Controller

CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION 

Strategy, Planning and Management 

• Be a strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team. 
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts. 
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of the organization. 
• Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency. 
• Communicate, engage, and interact with the Board of Directors, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team. 
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the Company’s plan for growth and expansion. 
• Select and engage consultants, auditors, and investors. 
• Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required. 
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models. 
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team. 

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting 

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division. 
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations. 
• Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings. 
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget. 
• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting. 
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Executive Leadership Team. 

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations 

• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff. 
• Maintain the Deferred Billings Schedule and respective month-end accounting entries. 
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures. 
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for our investors and board of directors. 
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements. 
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns. 
• Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance. 
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors. Manage preparation and support of all external audits. 

Financial Management 

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability. 
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners. 
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets. 

Cash Management 

• Manage weekly cash management and AP Department, approve payables, sign checks, authorize wires and ACHs. 
• Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process. 

Controller – Position Requirements 

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting 
• CPA Preferred  
• Background in Big 4 Public Accounting Preferred 
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP. 
• Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience strongly preferred. 
• “Hands On” Quickbooks Experience Preferred 
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – ability to motivate staff. 
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills 
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.