BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA certification preferred
5+ years of experience in financial management
Excellent computer skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Develop and analyze statistical and accounting data to evaluate operating results
Evaluate personnel performance in the Accounting Department and recommend training or staffing changes
Maintain the company's system of accounts and manage all transaction records
Establish major economic objectives and prepare financial position reports
Coordinate budget preparation and financial forecasts while analyzing variances
Manage tax planning and ensure compliance with various tax regulations
Prepare and update internal and external financial reports
Determine applicable depreciation rates for capital assets and advise management on tax implications
Evaluate and suggest insurance coverage to mitigate risks
Ensure effective financial controls across the organization
Benefits
Career development opportunities through training and skill advancement
Involvement in significant financial decision-making processes
Opportunity to shape company policies and objectives
Engagement with a dynamic and supportive team environment
Potential for a high-impact role with accountability for financial integrity
Full Job Description
Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department. This individual recommends training requirements, has the duty to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives, and may recommend that personnel be hired or removed from the Department.
Maintains the company's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.
Establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances.
Is responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary.
Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.
Evaluates and recommends insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
The Controller has the final responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major.
CPA certification preferred.
5+ years of experience in financial management.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written