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Controller

NELSON
Petaluma, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Summary

Manages All Accounting & Finance activities of the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

  • Manages all Accounting activities including, but not limited to, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, general ledger, accounts payable, temporary associates and staff payroll, client billing and credit &
  • Direct and compile budgets to help the company maintain positive financial health. Prepare forecasts periodically to measure performance against budget.
  • Review, evaluate and implement accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Manage month end closing process.
  • Ensure all financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Reconcile ATS (eRecruit) and Accounting financial systems monthly.
  • Prepare and present financial statements, and related reports, including but not limited to Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Trial Balance, and variance analysis.
  • Review and approve monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
  • Compile and present monthly asset-based LOC reporting to bank.
  • Develop and maintain 13-week rolling cash flow forecast on a daily basis.
  • Manage and coordinate annual independent audit / review, quarterly bank audits and preparation of tax documents.
  • Provide management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress.
  • As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supervises and assists with the review, verification, and processing of General Ledger, Temporary Associate & Staff payroll, client billings and credit & collections data.
  • Creates, develops, and implements system for accurate storage and maintenance of accounting, payroll and billing records and files including, but not limited to : sick time and vacation, other accrued leave, worker’s compensation codes, and rate type changes.
  • Evaluates and assures accuracy of payroll, deductions, and payroll tax
  • Creates and manages the preparation of month-end government
  • Manages client invoicing process and assures accuracy of Manages any special billing requests from clients. Prepares billing reports for management as needed.
  • Manages the credit & collections activities to ensure credit is extended to prospective clients that meet our minimum credit requirements, that the collections staff adhere to the Company’s Collections Policy including the escalation process for past due accounts, and to minimize the financial exposure to the Company of bad debt write-offs.
  • Provides day-to-day guidance and supervision of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize
  • Directs the 401k reporting of Temporary Associates and Staff to People Operations as needed.
  • Creates and distributes quarterly tax filing for Nelson Connects.
  • Manages the payroll year end process, ensuring W2s are accurate and process any required corrections as needed.
  • Creates and assists with bank reconciliations and cash applications of client payments.
  • Maintains and communicates updates / changes around State payroll guidelines including, but not limited to; tax rates, minimum wage increases, paid sick leave, final check distribution, etc.
  • Provides back-up support for Staff Payroll, being able to process manual checks and the semi-monthly payroll, as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Delegates duties and supervises quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
  • Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops staff; manages schedules and
  • Monitor and evaluate overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions including, but not limited to, coaching, counseling, and performance
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B. ) or equivalent with a focus in Accounting.
  • Six to eight years related experience or
  • Commitment to excellence and high
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical
  • Ability to manage priorities and
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound
  • Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific
  • Ability to work with all levels of
  • Acute attention to
  • Experience in Temporary Staffing and Epicor financial systems a plus.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet
  • Strong interpersonal
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • License Or Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant a plus.
  • Physical and Mental Requirements

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following :

  • Calculate figures and amounts
  • Analyze financial data
  • Interpret complex laws, regulations, and / or policies related to payroll
  • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Understand and respond to a diverse population
  • Work Environment

  • Works in an office environment where temperatures are comfortable, and noise level is low to moderate.
  • Pay Range : $140,000 to $180,000

    Salary : $140,000 - $180,000

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