Controller Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
- Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
- Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time
- Oversee accounts and collecting payments
- Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money
- Monitor cash and funding balances
- Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts
- Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review
- Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual financial reports
- Manage the monthly / quarterly / annual budgets and forecasts
- Advise on financial analysis and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer
- Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors
- Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices
- Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
- Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional controller duties as needed
- Report to CFO / Account Manager
Controller Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related fieldIdeal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in fieldPrevious experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or managerExcellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, Google Suite, or other system knowledgeProficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementationExceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong knowledge of financial planning and analysisAdvanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state / national regulationsAnalytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendationsAttention to detailAble to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor / lead other team members