Job Description
Job Description
Corporate Controller
Candidate is responsible for overseeing the General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions and the financial services area including Credit, A/R and A/P. He or she is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies, SEC requirements and US GAAP.
Duties and Responsibilities
§ Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet management
§ Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
§ Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company entities. At times, this may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions.
§ Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules.
§ Ensures that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
§ Ensures that company financial reports are prepared in compliance with policies and directives.
§ Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation. Also, assists Corporate Tax, Treasury and Risk departments with dealing with tax related issues and meeting reporting requirements.
§ Ensures that the computer system continues to operate as required. Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
§ Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings
§ Individual will report to the Chief Financial Officer
Degree/Licenses:
Undergraduate Degree in Accounting plus CPA certification
Prior Experience:
§ 5 - 10 years of combined Public Accounting and Private Industry accounting experience
§ Manager experience in public accounting will satisfy experience requirement
§ Prior management experience required
§ Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
§ Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
§ Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans
§ Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting, required
§ Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory
§ Knowledge of ERP Prelude preferred
§ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required