What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controller position at Mesilla Valley Transportation?
Job Summary:
The Senior Controller directs financial aspects of the cash management function, including the development and management of systems for the effective collection of revenues and payment of obligations. The Senior Controller is also responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure designated cash processing, reconciliation, and reporting functions. Key Measures of Success include:
Company Overview:
Border Tire is all things tire. We are a Michelin Commercial Service Network Dealer (MCSN) specializing in medium-duty, heavy-duty, agricultural, and industrial-size tires. We carry a wide variety of brands to meet your needs. Join a leading provider of commercial tire solutions in California, renowned for our exceptional products and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We seek dynamic and driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our success.
“We are available when you need us most: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year."
The Senior Controller directs financial aspects of the cash management function, including the development and management of systems for the effective collection of revenues and payment of obligations. The Senior Controller is also responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure designated cash processing, reconciliation, and reporting functions. Key Measures of Success include:
- Collects and researches data; Demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
- Demonstrates attention to detail, Identifying and solving problems in a timely manner.
- Reviews and drives improvements in cash management, ensuring financial obligations are met in accordance with Company policies.
- Successfully direct cash management operations to include daily cash administration, management of current accounts.
- Directly supervises 5-7 employees in the Accounting department, including a combination of exempt and non-exempt employees, and also manages the relationship with any contracted support staff.
- Collaborates with executive leadership to create and establish major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies for the company.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) and identify opportunities to improve financial performance through modifications to existing corporate programs.
- Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
- Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
- Provides management with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
- Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
- Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
- Arranges for audits of company's accounts.
- Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies and oversees reports prepared by team.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and facilitate audits.
- Oversee financial systems, recommending and implementing improvements to increase efficiency.
- Maintains and creates SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) applicable to the Accounting function.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Dealership experience required
- Three to five years of directly related experience in Finance or Accounting, with a strong background in Treasury and at least two – three years in an Accounting/Finance leadership role
- Three to five years’ directly related experience utilizing Accounting software and ERP systems
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial statements, and financial statement analysis, including an ability to analyze cash flow and downstream impacts
- Familiarity with bank cash management systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to communicate and negotiate with a variety of internal and external constituencies
- Strong managerial, planning, organizational, decision-making, interpersonal, analytical, and lateral thinking skills
- Strong experience of the full Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Safe Harbor Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the commercial tire industry.
Company Overview:
Border Tire is all things tire. We are a Michelin Commercial Service Network Dealer (MCSN) specializing in medium-duty, heavy-duty, agricultural, and industrial-size tires. We carry a wide variety of brands to meet your needs. Join a leading provider of commercial tire solutions in California, renowned for our exceptional products and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We seek dynamic and driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our success.
“We are available when you need us most: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year."