Controller Accountant

Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.

Responsibilities typically include: General accounting oversight. Creating internal policies and spend controls. Coordinating external tax accountants.

Without the strength of the accounting team here at [Company X], we wouldn’t be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced controller to oversee this high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in our industry, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Objectives of this role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

Responsibilities

Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures

Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis

Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation

Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows

Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

Requirements

- Needs Accounting experience

- Needs Great Plains software experience

- Needs Microsoft Dynamics experience

- Needs accounting and industry software experience