Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

controller

department
: accounting/finance
reports to
: chief operating officer & chief executive officer
flsa category
: exempt
type of position
: full-time

under the supervision of the coo and ceo, the controller is accountable for the accounting/finance operation of the company, to include 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.

• maintain documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• oversee the operations of the accounting department so as to achieve the department’s goals and objectives; supervise accounting personnel.
• ensure that the accounts payables and collections are made on a timely basis.
• ensure that the payroll is processed in a timely manner and follow-up on any payroll issues.
• ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed and that the required debt payments are made in a timely manner.
• maintain chart of accounts; maintain orderly filing system.
• maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• issue timely and complete financial statements as is necessary.
• coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the company’s operations.
• manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to owners.
• provide for a system of management cost reports.
• provide financial analyses as needed in particular capital investment pricing decisions and contract negotiations.
• coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• participate in any special projects and compile any special reports.
• conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions that are in the best interest of the company.
• administer the 401(k) plan, ensuring that the employer and employee contributions are made as specified; ensure that annual meetings are conducted with financial advisor(s) and employees follow through on their requests to participate in the plan.
• communicate with co-workers, management, customers, associates and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• attend management and other meetings.
• perform any other related duties for caribbean food delights and other related companies as assigned and unilaterally determined by cfd.

• bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
• 7-10 years related experience
• proficient in microsoft office – word, outlook, excel; sage and other accounting software
• strong managerial and leadership abilities
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• strong math, analytical and data entry skills
• self-motivated and self-directed
• ability to work with senior management team.

• problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• customer service – approachable, friendly and courteous in promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
• communication – good verbal and written skills.
• adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• safety and security – promotes and personally observes the safety and security of all equipment and products.
• multi-tasking – handles conflicting priorities and meets deadlines; effectively responds to pressure or crisis situations.
• detail-oriented – thoroughly and accurately completes a task.

frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting 5-10 pounds, frequent verbal and written communication to convey information; frequent and repetitive keyboarding motion for inputting data and preparing reports, ability to utilize vision, hands/fingers, ability to operate standard office equipment – computer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, multi-line telephone system, etc.

primarily in an office environment

this job description can be unilaterally modified by caribbean food delights, inc. At any time, with or without notice and is effective immediately.