Controller

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Job description

CONTROLLER

My client is a PE backed company is seeking a Controller to establish a solid financial foundation of policies, departmental structure, and controls for the company during this exponential season of rapid growth. We are looking for the right person to join this innovative company and culture that is THRIVING in our current *covid* climate and will continue to do well due to the multiple business entities that are part of the company structure.

PERKS:

NEW offices in an open and collaborative working environment.

Fast track career progression

Owners are hand's on and invest in their teams and leaders

Flexible, business casual working environment that is family oriented.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

401k Program.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE CONTROLLER:

A Controller who thinks Big Picture! Not only accounting and finance driven, but someone who has an operational and strategic mindset.

Someone who can develop business models that make sense in a fast pace, rapid growth company.

A critical thinker who is innovative and solves problems! Work smarter, not harder.

Great people skills and relationship builder.

High level of flexibility; someone who can roll with the punches.

WHAT WILL THE CONTROLLER DO?

Complete oversight of the entire accounting department and functions

Manage and lead the accounting department staff of 4-5

Oversight of daily reconciliations and reporting to executive team

Works closely with executive team, Operations, Finance, IT and HR

Provides regular status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data to stakeholders.

Budgets and Forecasts, Financial Analysis - including inventory margins and costs

Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting internal audits and providing information to external auditors.

Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances to plan; initiating corrective actions.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.

Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; CPA strongly preferred but not required
Minimum of 4-6 years' experience with mix of Public (Audit) and Industry
Experience in high growth or start-up environment an advantage
External reporting experience, management of audit relationship for company
Experience with development of internal financial reporting