What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
Job Title: Controller
Location: La Crosse, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
About the job
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual who will oversee the company's financial records and account personnel. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and controls related to the company's financial accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all aspects of general accounting including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and job costing.
- Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and effectively safeguarding company assets.
- Manage the financial reporting process, including preparation of monthly financial statements and various analyses requested by management.
- Manage the administration of all accounting software.
- Ensure the timely, accurate preparation and filing of all sales and use, property, and payroll tax returns (multi-state).
- Coordinate the preparation of annual income tax returns and annual financial statement reviews.
- Maintain fixed asset lists and depreciation schedules.
- Manage and report on cash and short-term debt on a daily basis.
- Understand and report on bank covenant compliance.
- Prepare and update the Company’s financial projections and budgets.
- Assist with employee benefits administration.
- Manage relationships with outside insurance and benefits providers.
- Maintain and administer proper levels of insurance coverage.
- Assist with review of customer contract requirements.
- Complete special projects as may be required by management.
- Manage sales reporting, including commission calculations and payment.
- Manage the accounting team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting
- 4-7 years of construction industry accounting experience
- Advanced computer skills, with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Strong understanding of GAAP financial accounting and construction cost accounting
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- In-depth knowledge of ERP software systems
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities of a team