The Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, and implementing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. This role requires experience as an insurance adjuster or similar, with a strong emphasis on working across organizations and departments for clarity and accuracy. The Controller will oversee the accounting operations, including accounts receivable, collections, and payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities:

Management:

• Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage outsourced functions.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, designing an organizational structure to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, focusing on control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.

Transactions:

• Ensure timely payment of accounts payable.
• Ensure all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.
• Ensure prompt collection of accounts receivable.
• Process payroll in a timely manner.
• Complete periodic bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely payment of required debts.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.

Reporting:

• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• Recommend benchmarks to measure the performance of company operations.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Provide a system of management cost reports.
• Provide financial analyses as needed, particularly for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Compliance:

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10 years proven experience as a Controller or similar role, with specific experience in insurance adjusting or a related field.
• Expertise in accounts receivable and collections, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience working across organizations and departments to ensure clarity and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.