Controller

Company Description 

Universal Parking provides tailored parking management services. We operate complex and diverse parking applications and have a management team with over 175 years of combined experience. Our turn-key solutions allow us to meet all of our clients' needs. 

Job Purpose: 

Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing and implementing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems while facilitating and performing necessary accounting functions. 

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data including creating / approving financial reports for senior management 

• Monitors cash flow requirements for the company daily and makes recommendations for maximizing effective utilization of cash balances 

• Reconciles and prepares payroll journal entry for two pay periods per month  

• Acts as day-to-day contact for banking and treasury relationships 

• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. 

• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.  

• Oversees and reconciles general ledger accounts monthly and maintains chart of accounts 

• Reviews / prepares monthly financials for client and executive presentation. 

• Oversees and maintains accounting calendar; produced on monthly basis. 

• Sets up accounting processes for new locations and assigns location numbers. 

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 

• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential. 

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Assigns tasks within the accounting department to maximize staff utilization and fulfillment. 

• Performs annual performance reviews for accounting team members and makes recommendations on compensation adjustments, hiring, promotions and terminations.   

• Takes lead in interacting with external software experts in maintaining accounting software and disseminating knowledge relating to maximizing utilization thereof throughout the organization 

• Interfaces with outside CPAs with regards to financial and tax reporting 

• Monitors fixed assets schedule and makes monthly journal entries 

• Other tasks as required 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Degree in Accounting or Finance  

• General experience in field  

• Financial software  

• Attention to detail  

• Ability to analyze financials 

• 5 years’ experience managing 5 direct reports  

Salary : $125,000