Job Summary:

The financial controller is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management. The Controller is also responsible to oversee the accounting staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Skills and Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven working experience as a Financial controller
• 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Must be proactive, meticulous, organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain Absolute Confidentiality regarding employee, payroll, and corporate information
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong sense of urgency and follow-up/follow-through with the ability to be highly flexible

Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years progressive growth in an accounting environment.

Licensing and/or Certification Required:

• CPA or CMA preferred

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• This position requires supervisory responsibilities over the accounting staff.

Environment/Safety/ Work Environment:

• • General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• • Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Other Duties:

• • Adhere to department rules and protocols as well as company regulations stated in the Employee handbook.
  • Maintain a pleasant and cooperative relationship with co-workers and other departments.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.