This is a remote position.

Summary/Objective

We seek a dynamic financial leader for our fast-growing organization. The successful candidate will act as an innovative resource to the Senior team. We are looking for an exceptional communicator who is looking to support the organization by providing financial information while keenly overseeing the overall accounting processes. The successful Controller will play a key role in developing and implementing financial reporting systems and execute on strategies which would inform and encourage organizational process and profit improvements.

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Responsibilities

Development of the Accounting Organization

• Optimize the capabilities of the accounting organization by assessing talent and upgrading where appropriate, and by developing the most effective team structure.
  
• Build a cohesive team that enjoys their work and are motivated to do well.
  
• Foster interdepartmental collaboration with other operating departments throughout the organization.
  

Corporate Accounting

• Direct the accounting department staff in the day-to-day procedures and to record, summarize, and report all operational, administrative and financial transactions for the correct amount and in the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  
• Maintain and assure adherence to accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures to assure that all business transactions are timely and accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP
  
• Supervise the staff to prepare detail monthly analysis of selected operating cost accounts, review the analysis, and record any required adjusting journal entries
  
• Manage the month-end financial closings by following the schedule for each month-end closing task and reviewing summary reports and other information to make sure the accounting records are accurate.
  

o Calculate and report on weekly/monthly sales compared to budget.

o Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.

o Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.

o Provide for a system of management cost reports.

o Provide information to the external accountant who creates the company s financial statements.

o Prepare monthly profit forecast report.

Internal Controls

• Assess the effectiveness of the company s processes and internal control structure and then design and implement changes to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and economic value of a control or process
  
• Coordinate with executives to ensure accuracy.
  

Cash Management

• Prepare weekly updates to the 13-week cash flow projections to provide the management team with any upcoming liquidity situations that need to be addressed
  
• Administer the day-to-day cash flow of the company by tracking cash receipts, reviewing cash disbursements, determining the company s daily cash position and reporting daily, weekly, and monthly cash activity
  
• Oversee Bank Account reconciliations
  
• Practice strong A/R and A/P Management
  
• Assess and approve shipments/orders for credit hold customers and if necessary, assist with collections/negotiations
  
• Prepare and/or review any Customer / Vendor payment schedules upon request
  
• Creating budgets, evaluate production cost, verify invoices, and oversee supplier contracts
  

Insurance

• Annual renewal of Business Insurance
  
• Company liaison for any insurance requirements, documents, etc.
  

Compliance

• Coordinate with external tax and accounting firm and liaise on Corp. Tax returns supplying information and financial schedules
  
• Oversee and review the preparation and remittance of all corporate sales tax, franchise and property tax returns and business registrations related to the company s transactions in any required jurisdiction
  
• Provide direction and support to the Human Resource professional with respect to all preparation, reporting and compliance for payroll, health insurance benefits, the 401k plan, workers compensation, unemployment insurance, and other administrative requirements.
  
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
  
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  
• Business Licensing
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
  
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
  
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
  
• Strong work ethic with a can do attitude that fosters and engages in a collaborative work environment to achieve continuous improvement
  

Job Type: Virtual

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in accounting, business, or related field.
  
• 10 + years of accounting experience
  
• Working knowledge of GAAP
  
• Strong Excel skills required.
  
• QuickBooks Enterprise required
  
• ERP: JobDiva
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off