Business Controller

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the business, including billing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, month-end, and year-end close process.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all aspects of the accounting and financial operations.
• Responsibly for Monthly, Yearly & Annual Sales Tax Reporting.
• Bi-weekly Payroll Processing.
• Development and oversight of accounting procedures to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Responsible for compliance with GAAP, Federal, State, and Local financial reporting requirements.
• Continuously improve the financial reporting of the business.
• Responsible for cash flow management.
• Integration with service and construction to ensure revenue and cost are recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Conduct financial analysis and research in support of all areas of operations.
• Coordinate and manage relationship with third party CPA firm to ensure the business complies with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Manage relationship with primary bank and other financial institutions that support business operations.
• Plan and execute annual budgeting process for review by leadership team.
• Responsible for maintaining capital equipment budget and replacement schedule.
• Supervise and direct the work of all Accounting Staff.
• Coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Responsible for identifying deficiencies in current software systems and developing procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and Tax regulations.
• Manage RFP process for third party service providers.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Critical interface between other departmental support operations - service and construction billing, job accounting, inventory and purchasing.
• Provide guidance regarding financial policies and procedures and questions relating to accounting and reporting
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
• Manage records created and received related to accounting functions

KEY TRAITS:

· Critical thinker and lifelong learner.

· Confidant to Shareholders and General Manager

· Expert knowledge of accounting principles.

· Expert knowledge of business principles.

· Emotionally intelligent.

· Expert communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.

· Strong organizational skills

· Work well under pressure and meet constant deadlines.

· Expert Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and Vlookups.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Power point.

5 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Associate’s Degree required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

CPA / CMA is helpful.

Job costing and construction accounting knowledge is helpful.