POSITION SUMMARY: The Controller assists the CFO and works collaboratively with the Director of Finance and Accounting with the company’s accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the appropriate financial recommendations in various arenas. This position involves the supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal financial auditing, cost accounting and budgetary controls. This role also serves as a liaison and business partner between the Accounting Department and other business units within the organization, ensuring internal customer service objectives are met while assisting with the development of financial excellence..

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Management: Provides leadership and management of direct reports offering position and career development opportunities.

• Reporting: Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, furnishes external reports as necessary. Responsible for providing the organization and its management with the appropriate financial and operating information as needed. Prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations. Works closely with other department groups on problems involving accounting systems and financial planning.

• Financial Analysis: Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to assess operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

• Compliance: Is responsible for maintaining compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company’s limit of authority

• Record Keeping: Advanced knowledge of the accounting system(s) and is capable of resolving system issues as it relates to general ledger activities.

• Special Projects: Works on special projects to enhance the development of a financial excellence model. Interacts with other departmental staff members as well as other  business units to complete special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• CPA or CMA required

• Proven experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller or audit manager or similar related role, with

  progressive management experience in a high level position

• Practice and promote teamwork and servant leadership style within the organization

• Solid knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS

• Manage efficient, timely and accurate monthly financial close processes from journal creation through financial

  statement preparation, including variance analysis to prior period and budget

• Proficiency in ledger reconciliations and journal entries

• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes and systems

• Working knowledge of MS office; with heavy emphasis on advanced excel

• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

• Very good communication and interpersonal skills

• High level attention to detail and problem-solving ability

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Oversee annual external financial audit and tax compliance

• Manage financial covenant compliance and reporting

• The ability to adapt to fast paced; rapid changes. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and handle unexpected delays

  or events while maintaining constant attention to detail

• High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality

  EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required

• Five or more years of experience with progressive; demonstrated levels of responsibility required