Controller

JOB TITLE: Controller

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

OVERVIEW OF ROLE: Responsible for the financial and accounting functions of the company including the preparation and interpretation of financial reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ensuring that monthly financial statements are prepared by the designated due dates. Perform analysis of the statement and provide the information for management review.
• Assist management with long-range planning by providing past financial information, analysis and forecasting when appropriate.
• Assist with cash management program. Reviews the daily cash picture and working capital line of credit.
• Assist with the annual budget and supporting documentation.
• Responsible for the paying of all depreciable asset purchases – includes the analysis of invoices for proper payment method and setting up on the depreciation program.
• Responsible for the analysis, accruing, and on-time payment of all Federal and State income taxes and the monitoring of all related tax returns.
• Analyze and insure timely filing of all required annual financial reports.
• Personally handle financial problems of a significant, critical or confidential nature.
• Handle assignments and special projects as requested.
• Responsible for working with and coordinating information flow with outside accounting firm.
• Responsible for the handling and coordination of third party audits including but not limited to the IRS, workers compensation (financial aspects), and the multi-state taxing authorities.
• Supervise the Accounting department and give instruction, guidance and coaching when appropriate. Utilize effective delegation to ensure that projects are completed on a timely basis.
• Assist and advise in the financial aspects of the various self-insurance areas (including medical, group life and disability, etc.) as they relate to the financial statements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in accounting and at least five years accounting experience preferred.
• Five years experience in the motor carrier industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.