Controller / Accounting Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Role

Reporting to the executive vice president, the controller / accounting manager is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the company. In addition, the controller / accounting manager will be directly involved in providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues that affect the company. Finally, through keen oversight of the accounting process, the controller / accounting manager will enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures by implementing systems that will improve the overall operation, effectiveness and financial condition of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to)

• Direct financial related activities and assignments for the company’s accounting department.
• Provides development opportunities for associates where appropriate.
• Assigns projects and directs staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Assist in and ensure accuracy of monthly and year end closing processes.
• Review sub ledger and bank account reconciliations monthly.
• Assists in the preparation of financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial audits.
• Ensures accuracy of financial statement closing processes
• Prepares financial information in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Review and monitor costs inherent in the business.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance to company policies and procedures, improve the policies and procedures where beneficial to do so.
• Improve the accuracy of our financial reporting to reviewing controls and procedures and initiating special analysis.
• Financial oversight of all PT companies and their financial reporting and internal controls.
• Coordinate and complete year end audit, have material in excellent order and accurately reviewed prior to auditors’ arrival
• Ensure financial audits are completed
• Responsible for financial budget planning and developing
• Set strategy for capital investment.
• Coordinate with parent company on all financial request to assure an accurate and timely response
• Ensure good cash management strategies in compliance with company policy and parent company.
• Maintain orderly physical files and records to document transactions.
• Other duties as assigned by President, or as position needs change.

Qualifications (Include but are not limited to)

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years previous experience in accounting management
• Proven work experience to direct and supervise
• Strong Communication skills, descriptive, polite, and concise
• Must be able to listen well, take instruction; be disciplined and diligent with high attention to detail
• Must be willing to travel some and occasional overnight stays
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Effective knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, and regulations.