Controller

TITLE: Controller - This position is in charge of running the accounting department. This position is responsible for the company's financial statements, general ledger, payroll, AR and AP, budgeting, EDD, Sales, taxes, and various special projects. The Controller will supervise accountants and other accounting staff. The Controller will create a month-end close process and checklist and ensure the team accomplishes their respective tasks. Acts as liaison between the company, client and outside CPAs in providing the required information.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Serve as company liaison with auditors (Annual financial and 401K audits).
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
• Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements.
• Review, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, investment transactions in conjunction with preparing quarterly reports for management.
• Serve as point of resolution of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field required. CPA or MBA a plus.
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in accounting plus 3 years Controller experience.
• The ideal candidate possesses leadership and supervisory capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting skills and works proactively to drive results.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with QuickBooks and/or other automated accounting systems a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
• This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including application of general accounting theory.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Demonstrated mentoring, coaching and organizational administrative skills required.
• Self-managed and ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

• Experience working in a consulting environment or professional services firm is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.