Controller - Accounting and Finance

Growing, privately held organization is adding a Controller to their accounting and finance team!

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

A growing, reputable, privately held financial services organization with strong roots in Louisiana

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Package — Employer pays 85% of employee health insurance premium.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established local company.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

• Oversee the company’s general ledger and accounting records.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account classifications.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and communicate significant findings to senior management.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting principles and company policies.

• Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards, investment accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Review reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor effective internal accounting controls.
• Review accounting procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
• Maintain accurate subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and authorization procedures are maintained.

• Monitor company cash balances and banking activity.
• Oversee bank transactions, transfers, deposits, and reconciliations.
• Assist senior management with cash management and liquidity planning.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls over company funds.
• Assist with banking relationships and financial institution requests.

• Assist senior management with annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports to support management decision-making.
• Monitor actual results compared with budget and prior periods.
• Analyze branch and company financial performance.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that may affect the company’s financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting and key performance indicators.

• Coordinate with outside accountants, CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Provide financial records and supporting documentation for audits, tax preparation, examinations, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with tax compliance and maintain organized tax records.
• Ensure accounting transactions and procedures comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of financial records and business information.

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Establish priorities, deadlines, and procedures for accounting activities.
• Review accounting work for accuracy and completeness.
• Train, develop, and provide direction to accounting personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and increase efficiency.
• Assist with accounting system upgrades, automation, and software implementations.
• Work closely with senior management, Human Resources, Operations, and branch management.

• Consolidate daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial information.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, procedures, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data…