What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Salt River Materials Group?
MISSION & VALUES:
Our Mission – Creating opportunities and solutions with quality products and exceptional people
Our Values – Profitability the right way… Integrity, Accountability, Excellence
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION
The Controllers’ responsibilities will include assisting the Director of Finance in establishing principles, practices and procedures regarding accounting controls and to assist in the complex reporting requirements of the company. More specifically, they will be responsible for directing accounting office services and internal/external audit activities for a specific business unit function or combination thereof. In addition to developing, analyzing and interpreting statistical data to appraise operations, preparing financial statements and other reports important to management and outside constituencies.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to travel, when necessary, to customer and Phoenix Cement or Salt River Sand and Rock operations sites
- Dependable and self-motivated, with regular attendance and punctuality
- Maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and acceptable driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Exceptional reading and writing skills for record keeping and documentation with attention to detail
- File numerically and alphabetically
- Highly proficient in math and accounting
- Work with a high degree of confidentiality
- Prior experience supporting and working with upper-level management
- Able to type, use ten-key by touch
- Intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Prioritize workload and function under pressure when dealing with numerous staff and tasks
- Good interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
- Communicate clearly with customers, vendors, outside professionals, and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
- Understand and follow company policies and guidelines
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to company Policies and Procedures
- Maintains the highest level of ethical standards
- Supervises and reviews activities of accounting staff as assigned by the Director of Finance
- Plans, schedules, allocates, and prioritizes workload to meet operating requirements
- Develops, implements, and revises work methods and procedures
- Establishes, monitors, and ensures adherence to quality and quantity standards
- Recommends departmental policy development and revision to supervisor; updates related departmental manuals
- Recommends organizational adjustments to accomplish assigned objectives efficiently and effectively
- Initiates or coordinates the preparation of reports and maintenance of records pertaining to the operation of the business unit
- Assists with the more specialized and difficult work activities of others in the department
- Initiates and coordinates complex projects with other departments and interacts with other department personnel to accomplish objectives
- Responsible for the administration of company P-card and Mileage Allowance plans
- Oversees tax filing requirements, including but not limited to:
- Arizona TPT and other states’ sales tax reporting
- Personal Property Tax and Real Property Tax review and filing
- Other jurisdictional tax requirements, not limited to quarterly Navajo Tax filing
- Federal and state payroll tax filings – weekly, monthly, and quarterly
- Work with Director of Finance on preparation of annual Operating Budget, through Council approval
- Ensures reliability and accuracy of departmental computer data bases and/or paper files
- Maintains the general ledger and related accounts with proper documentation and records of Company transactions; prepares or reviews entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance with the Company’s established accounting principles.
- Responsible for monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries
- Administers preparation of interim, year-end and comparative financial reports; performs and provides analysis of current results to prior periods and/or budget.
- Prepares required government reports as directed by the Director of Finance and responds to inquiries as necessary
- Coordinates with Purchasing on vendor setups, IRS tax I.D. verifications
- Updates and maintains the UCC lien checklist
- Reviews and approves payments through the online bank software
- Accesses and reviews transactions in multiple software applications for reconciliations
- Stays current with developments, practice trends, and promulgations in the accounting profession; monitors accounting systems and recommends new or revised policies and procedures
- Prepare specialized reports requested by owners including detailed inter-company transaction listings
- Maintains fixed asset records and control; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items
- Coordinates year-end regular financial statement, internal audits, 401k plan audits, and prepares schedules and documents for independent auditors
- Aids owner’s internal auditors when necessary
- Works with Director of Finance on special projects as needed
- Perform other work as assigned by immediate supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $147,389.00 - $187,366.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Were you referred by an employee? Who?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85250: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $147,389 - $187,366