CONTROLLER

Description

The Controller will oversee the financial operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role includes:

· Preparation and ownership of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial packages to ownership and outside accountants, banks, etc.

· Responsibility for completion of annual financial statement audit

· Preparation of annual company-wide budget, forecasts, etc.

· Oversight and development of company’s internal control environment ensuring strong financial and operational controls

· Oversight of billing and accounts receivable ensuring accurate and timely billing and collection of receivables

· Management of cash flow ensuring optimal liquidity

· Participate in managing vendor relationships in various areas.

Requirements

Areas of responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements.

- Monthly budget vs actual analysis highlighting variances from expectations and recommendations for improvement.

- Participates in preparation of quarterly Board of Advisors packages and presentations as applicable.

- Preparation of requested ad-hoc analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Assist in the development and management of the annual budget.

- Prepare quarterly financial forecasts

- Assist in development of long-term strategic plan.

Internal Controls, Compliance and Process development:

- Improve, develop and implement internal control policies and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

- Conduct periodic internal audits and coordinate external audits.

- Review processes over workflows, financial transactions, and operational transactions to ensure optimal efficiency while maintaining adequate controls.

Accounts Payable:

- Manage the accounts’ payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices including 3-way match of Receiving, Purchase order and Invoice.

- Ensure GRNI and Credit Card accounts stay reconciled and operate at an optimal level

- Maintain and enhance relationships with vendors:

o Negotiate payment terms and conditions

o Increase credit limits to improve supply chain operations and enhance working capital.

- Review and approve payment runs.

Accounts Receivable and Billing:

- Oversee the accounts’ receivable function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.

- Review, post, and ensure accuracy of customer billing processes

- Finance liaison with customers/sales on completing any customer setup, billing, banking information, etc.

Cash Management:

- Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.

- Manage banking relationships and optimize cash management practices.

- Reconcile bank accounts and review transactions on a daily basis.

Auditing & Objectives

- Coordinate annual financial statement audit

- Finance participant, when needed, on any customer related audit functions

- Finance leads on any outside regulatory, tax audit, etc.

Supervision, Leadership and Team Management:

- Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff.

- Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

- Train non-financial managers on finance related topics specifically related to LGT activities

Others

- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

- Proficiency/experience with Quantum preferred

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Work Environment:

- This position is primarily office-based with standard working hours. Additional hours may be required during heavy workload times including month end, year-end, audit, etc.

Physical Requirements: 

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.