Controller

Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

General Description of Job:

The Controller is responsible for the execution and oversight of all accounting operations within the company. This includes maintaining appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties, recommending and developing financial policies, producing accurate and timely financial reporting (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cashflows, and reporting to lenders). The Controller also prepares annual financial budgets, analysis of variances and recommends and executes corrective actions. The Controller supports decision making with financial analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the accounting operation and accounting staff including AR, AP and related disbursement processes (SMARTDATA/credit cards, capital spending, etc.)

2. Develop and maintain internal controls and insurance, including

a. Control of company assets, including fixed assets timely modifications and/or disposals. Assets tagged, where appropriate

b. Develop and execute policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal, external, lender, and legal/regulatory requirements

c. Ensure all expenditures are appropriately authorized and compliant with company policies.

d. Ensure company accounting and approval policies and structure, segregation of duties reflect best practices and sufficiently manage risks

e. Support annual insurance audits and assists with insurance coverages and levels of insurance

3. Develop and maintain processes to provide timely, accurate reporting

a. Lead the annual financial budget development and reporting, defining responsibilities and timelines for management

b. Provide analysis of variances from the budget and standard and report issues and recommendations to management

c. Maintain a chart of accounts appropriate to achieve company objectives

d. Complete accurate and timely account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial results

e. Prepare and issue timely and complete financial statements and lender reports

f. Provide support for the annual audit

g. Maintain a list, and file accurate and timely reports for all compliance requirements, including franchise tax, sales/use tax, income tax, property tax and others, as identified

h. Develop and maintain a 13-week cashflow projection when requested by the CFO

i. Develop department level budget and actual reporting of expenses and variances to support accountability

4. Other duties as may be assigned by the CFO

Key Measurables:

1. Controls, no major control deficiencies identified in the annual audit

2. Accuracy, no major audit adjustments to financial statements, maintenance of accurate timely account reconciliations (any major adjustments booked within the respective quarters)

3. Timely, days to close the financial statements (7 business days, other than year-end) and other reporting by due dates

4. Clearly communicated explanations of monthly financial performance to standard and budget

a. Spending variances

b. Absorption variances

c. Other variances as identified

5. Collaborative, works effectively with the CFO, management team and other departments to achieve organizational goals

6. Cash conversion cycle, A/R Days less A/P Days

Education/Certification Requirements:

Other Predictors of Success:

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision