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USD 120000 - 150000
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If youre passionate about financial accuracy and integrity and youre ready to lead a dynamic finance team we want to hear from you! Join Sprague Pest Solutions as our Controller and help drive our financial success.
In this role youll be the goto person for making sure our financial reports are accurate and follow all the right rules. Youll keep our financial statements in check ensure we meet all regulatory requirements and put effective financial controls in place. Youll lead our finance team in preparing consolidated financial statements and operational reports perform detailed account reconciliations and provide strategic financial insights to help us make informed decisions to scale for future success.
Apply now and become a key player in our journey of continuous growth and excellence.
Pests pose a serious threat to public health and our worlds food supply. Foodborne illnesses as a result of bacteria transmitted by pests sicken millions of people annually. Spragues highly trained and dedicated team is driven to design and deliver pest management programs using the latest technology and products to safeguard people property and food and leave the smallest environmental footprint.
Working for Sprague means passionately delivering uncompromising service. We focus on our commitment to our clients and ourselves; consistency accountability respect; teamwork among coworkers our clients and the community; and environmental responsibility in our approach to pest prevention.
What youll get working here:
- Salary: $120000 $150000 annually to start (depending on qualifications) plus annual performance incentives
- Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
- A supportive team environment based on family values
- Unlimited growth opportunities with continuing education and leadership training
- Health Vision Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
- 401K after 1 year with 100 match up to 3 plus 50 match up to 6
- Paid time off: Personal time available day 1 holiday and vacation time after 90 days
- Childcare assistance and college savings plan
What youll do:
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility for the Controller is to ensure accuracy of the companys reported financial results and alignment with generally accepted accounting practices. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements compliance with regulatory requirements and the implementation of effective financial controls. The Controller will lead the finance team in preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and operational reports lead a team in performing detailed account reconciliations and providing strategic financial insights to support informed decisionmaking and organizational growth.
Essential Functions:
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements business activity reports and regulatory reports
- Coordinate the financial statement reviews to ensure compliance with Federal state and bank requirements
- Analyze financial details to identify development opportunities and areas for improvement
- Ensure consolidation and intercompany eliminations are appropriately maintained
- Manage accounting and reporting for a portfolio of not fewer than 25 entities
Financial Planning and Strategy:
- Prepare and report out financial forecasts and annual budgets
- Coordinate and direct financial planning budgeting procurement and investment activities
- Advise management on shortterm and longterm financial objectives policies and actions
Asset Management:
- Manage the asset portfolio of leases to optimize financial results including vehicle fleet and buildings
- Determine depreciation rates for capitalized items and advise on purchase lease or disposal actions
- Perform due diligence and purchase accounting activities for acquisitions as necessary
- Oversee the revenue recognition process including cash receipts application
Payroll:
- Oversee all aspects of employee payroll and benefits including calculation disbursements bonus accrual benefits payments
- Manage financials related to selfinsurance including estimating liabilities tracking claims and ensuring adequate reserves
Tax:
- Prepare and file annual tax returns or provide financial information for external accountants
- Perform tax planning and compute withhold and account for payroll deductions
Cash and Investment Management:
- Monitor cash flow and reserve levels to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
- Receive record and authorize disbursement requests in line with company policies
Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Optimize current accounting processes for scalable growth and cost optimization
- Develop document and maintain internal controls focusing on segregation of duties and retention of evidence of review and approval
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies federal and state directives and current accounting standards
Leadership and Development:
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of accounting and financial staff recommending and implementing personnel actions
- Lead staff training and development in accounting and reporting areas
Other duties as assigned
Must Haves:
- Masters degree in Business Administration preferred Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics Business Management or a related field required
- 510 years in accounting or financial management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license in good standing
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy with bias for process improvement
- Proficiency in computer software and systems including but not limited to Microsoft O365 Sage Intacct Visio billing systems and webbased portals; ability to learn new software quickly
- Ability to pass background screening requirements including identity education credit and criminal history checks
Nice to Haves:
- Professional accounting certifications such as: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Experience as a Citizen Developer with robotic process automation skills
Detailed Job Requirements:
- Masters degree in Business Administration preferred Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics Business Management or a related field required
- 510 years in accounting or financial management
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers peers and managers
- Navigate conflict recommend options and facilitate solutions that best serve the customer and the companys objectives and values
- Set priorities and manage time to accomplish work goals according to quality standards and deadlines
- Design new processes or redesign existing processes to generate efficiency and scalability for growth
- Adapt quickly and work effectively in a fastpaced office environment
- Perform effectively with minimal direction selfdirect work and escalate problems to manager where appropriate
- Use independent judgment to handle customer issues efficiently
- Attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct errors and inconsistencies
- Proficiency in computer software and systems including but not limited to Microsoft O365 Sage Intacct Visio billing systems and webbased portals; ability to learn new software quickly
- Pass background screening requirements including identity education credit and criminal history checks
Required Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional accounting certifications such as: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Experience as a Citizen Developer with robotic process automation skills
Physical Requirements:
Long periods of stationary work working on a computer moving between various work areas going up and down stairs talking on the phone working with office/computer equipment and sitting at desk or table while listening talking and taking notes.
Disclaimer:
W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smokefree environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
