CONTROLLER

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing accounting and analysis. This includes developing, implementing and/or maintaining one or a combination of systems to maintain accounting records that are GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) compliant. Prepare and analyze financial reports, journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts. Provide record of assets, liabilities and other financial transitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounting functions, including maintenance of the General Ledger
• Manage month-end closing processes, preparing journal entries and supporting the preparation of the Financial Statement Package
• Support accounting staff in analyzing inventory records for accuracy
• Cash Management and account signer authority insuring the validity of payments made from company accounts
• Oversee compliance with state and local governmental reporting, licensing, and tax requirements
• Track capital projects in process and manage the Fixed Asset inventory database.
• Maintain Lease database in compliance with GAAP
• Lead annual external audits and facilitate the physical inventory count

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, inventory & general accounting including the hiring, training and retention of qualified accounting staff
• Work with key personnel at all locations to develop best-practices for accounting, inventory and physical assets control

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred
• 5 years progressive accounting experience
• Strong organization, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong computer aptitude, which includes expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as experience with accounting software and ABC general ledgers
• Analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Demonstrate Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism at all times

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid state Driver’s License & good driving record

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Equipment and Machines Used

• Computer
• Telephone
• All in One Copy Machine
• Calculator
• All other routine or specialized office or company equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.