Controller

Overview

JOB TITLE: Controller

 

 

Description: 

The Controller is responsible for leading in financial reporting to internal and external users, and the creation of new accounting processes and value creation efforts aimed at operations. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Be intentional with your impact on our culture. 

• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Prepare monthly financial reporting package, Board of Director reports, analyze financial data, and present findings to the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and maintain sound financial and operational processes in a multi-location environment by implementing process improvements, providing location level training, and creating resource materials. 

• Make recommendations towards sound business decisions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. 

• Oversee the month-end close process and analysis of results. 

• Oversee compliance filing processes associated with Sales Tax, IFTA, Personal Property, etc. 

• Liaise with external auditors for year-end financial statement audits as well as compliance audits. 

• Assist in interpreting financial results and lead periodic financial reviews with location and area level management. 

• Work directly with Business systems manager in maintaining and improving processes within operational systems. 

• Assist in overseeing processes and controls surrounding inventory management including annual and cycle counts. 

• In coordination with the Internal Audit Manager, establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls to ensure conformance and compliance with GAAP and other statutory requirements. 

• Oversee budget process, including revenues, expenses and preparation of the budget, etc. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively collaborate with other team members. 

• Proven leadership qualities.  

• The ability to set and execute a strategic vision. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Prioritization skills to ensure transactional tasks don't overtake strategic tasks.  

• Demonstrated experience using business models, budget comparisons and forecasting.  

• Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards. 

• Thorough understanding of internal controls and audit requirements. 

• Well-organized and able to collaborate with other team members and senior executives. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, including consolidation and joint venture accounting. 

• A strong knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, including a sound understanding of financial forecasting. 

• Sound computer skills, including strong abilities with Microsoft Excel & Office applications. 

 

Education and Certificates: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working towards. 

• 4+ Years of progressing accounting experience. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Physical Work Requirements - Light: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. 

• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.  

• Inside, climate-controlled working conditions. 

• Occasional travel and outdoor working conditions.