Financial Controller

Brief Description of U.S. LawShield

At U.S. LawShield our focus is on encouraging people to take proactive measures to improve their safety and self-defense abilities—and to serve those who do. We strive to create better-protected communities of responsible self-defenders who have the peace of mind to live their lives confidently.

Our company was established in 2009. After initially launching in Texas as Texas LawShield®, the demand for services developed well beyond state lines. Our coverage began to expand across the United States, which is when we became U.S. LawShield.

Today, we provide coverage in 46 states and have proudly served more than 2 million people in their self-defense journey. Ready to join our driven and talented individuals who care about protecting the rights of responsible self-defenders?

Position Summary

The Financial Controller works closely with the CFO and undertakes all aspects of financial management. This includes corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The controller’s responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages the Accounting team to ensure all financial processes and procedures are adhered to and executed in accordance with company policy
• Responsible for month-end close process completed in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Responsible for the accuracy of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Responsible for reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts that include appropriate supporting documentation.
• Manages payroll activities and ensures proper controls exist
• Manages statutory regulatory requirements and ensures timely submission in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Manages the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved and all compliance issues achieved. Coordinates with auditors in preparation of the annual financial statements including any statutory reporting requirements
• Oversees training needs of the accounting department and raises awareness and knowledge of financial matters
• Assists CFO with the maintenance of systems and internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization
• Assists CFO with developing an annual plan
• Assists department with continuous improvement process to enhance processes and procedures
• Provides support for ad-hoc financial projects and analysis along with financial presentations as required to support initiatives
• Manage Accounts Receivable, Payable, Payroll, and Staff Accountants
• Assist in the development of initiatives to achieve strategic objectives

Required Skills/Abilities

• Expert Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, Macros, etc.) and other MS Office Suite applications
• Experience with report writing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Diligence with an especially analytical and audit-oriented mindset
• Creative problem solving
• Independent initiative-taker with a strong commitment to successful completion
• Experience coaching and developing direct reports and teams
• Must be able to take direction and take charge of completing projects and routine tasks

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10 years of recent progressively responsible experience; strong GAAP knowledge
• CPA (required)
• Solid management skills leading teams, with a track record of mentoring/growing team members with the ability to lead and motivate others
• Experience in Financial planning & analysis
• Experience in Multi-entity Corporate Accounting

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Trains Accounting department employees in the company’s policies, procedures, and best practices
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of the accounting department
• Handles discipline and termination of accounting department employees as needed in accordance with company policy

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and additional supplemental coverage options
• PTO beginning at 15 days per year and accruing with additional tenure
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Complimentary U.S. LawShield membership
• Employee Assistance Program with travel protection, counseling, and medical bill saver program