Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Position Summary:

The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Job Description:

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage outsourced functions
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid promptly
• Ensure that all reasonablediscounts are taken on accounts payable
• Process payroll on time
• Ensure that bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Prepare monthly Borrowing Base Certificate
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Other duties as assigned.

• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Self-Motivated– Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’sability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Confidential – Ability to keep information confidential
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Financial Aptitude – Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Business Acumen – Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large…