Controller

Controller

The Controller is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all financial-related activities of the company as well as oversight and management of operational processes. The Controller reports directly to the CEO and President of Advanced Video Group.

Essential Functions:

· Provide strategic direction and leadership including setting priorities of the organization’s finance and operations divisions, and the management of the administrative and accounting staff.

· Manage accounting processes to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

· Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds.

· Analyze budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.

· Manage all business insurance coverages, needs, COI, etc.

· Provide strategic direction to Office Manager regarding PEO relationship including annual contract review, renewals, benefits open enrollment, etc.

· Provide strategic direction to Office Manager regarding HR including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, PTO tracking, annual reviews, addressing performance issues and terminations when necessary.

· Direct the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel policies throughout the organization, including compensation policies and employee benefit plans. Ensure that the interests and welfare of employees as individuals are preserved and protected. Responsible for team health development.

· Prepare and submit Payroll.

· Develop and maintain commission calculation and tracking system based on commission contracts for each sales team member.

· Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.

· Prepare all worksheets for year-end audits and coordinate proper filing of sales tax returns and 1099s.

· Manage daily, weekly & monthly accounting processes such as AP, AR, GL, inventory, credit card processing, credit card reconciliations, sales tax reporting, bank reconciliations, financial statements, cash handling, etc.

· Manage utilization of Promys (AVG CRM system) ensuring integrity of the data in Promys and provide support and training to all departments.

· Manage contract bidding and proposal strategies for various vendors supplying products and/or services to the company or its employees. This includes telephone service, mobile phone service, security systems, internet providers, insurance, and bonding agents.

· Oversee state contract quarterly reporting and pricing (dealer pricing, customer pricing and posted pricing) on AVG website.

· Assist with creating processes to make Finance and Operations departments stay on track with AVG’s structural blueprint.

Other Responsibilities:

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; completing CPE requirements for professional license(s); establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

· Participate in the development and preparation of the Strategic Plan, including short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon organizational goals and objectives, and provides oversight of their day-to-day implementation within Finance and Operations.

Management: The Controller has 2 direct reports: Accounting Clerk responsible for AP and AR, and the Purchasing Manager responsible for product and service procurement.

Qualities: Logical, precise, accurate, analytical, detail-oriented, thorough, organized, high standards and integrity, drive to excel. Must embrace the AVG Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Resourcefulness, Pride, Dependability, and Stewardship.

Skills: Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, Proficiency in MS Office and Quickbooks Accounting software; ability to multitask

Experience: CPA or 5 years Financial Management experience

Compensation: Base Salary paid in bi-weekly payroll direct deposit. Employer Paid Healthcare, 401K, Cell Phone Stipend, Paid Time Off

Advanced Video Group, Inc. is a growing commercial, audio-visual integration firm headquartered in Irmo, South Carolina. AVG works with clients in the Corporate, State and Federal Government, Higher Education and House of Worship markets all over the Southeastern US. As a design/build firm, the mission of AVG is to engineer, provide and support state-of-the-art communication solutions, created for reliability and ease of use. The vision is to be the preferred partner in key market sectors, through commitment to technical expertise and unparalleled customer service. The core values that characterize relationships with clients, vendors and employees are Honesty, Respect, Dependability, Resourcefulness and Pride resulting in a workplace with a high level of trust & integrity, a positive team atmosphere and strong employee engagement.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000