Controller - San Carlos CA

Quest Re|Source is a New York City based Search & Recruitment Agency specializing in Contract Furnishings nationwide. Our client is a leading (Allsteel) Office Furniture Dealership (Fast 100 Private Growing Company in the Bay Area) with offices in San Carlos, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, New York.

Summary

As the Controller, you are a trusted senior manager of a vital department for the Company. You provide guidance to the CFO and are a strong leader and mentor for the Finance and Accounting teams.

The Controller is responsible for directing and executing the financial affairs of the Company, including:
Financial Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Compliance and Finance Operations functions. Responsibilities include timely financial reporting, draft and implementation of Finance and Accounting policies, optimized execution of payroll, cash management and accounts payable. Timely collection of accounts receivable, and relationship development with lending institutions also fall under the responsibilities of this role. This position requires direct supervision over general accounting, payroll, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary controls through policy accountability, mentorship and professional development.

This position includes both hands‑on accounting and supervises all finance and accounting staff. This position reports to the CFO.

The ideal candidate is highly self‑motivated, professional and capable of managing their workloads and prioritizing tasks of others in a fast‑paced corporate environment. This candidate will have a technical background in all areas of Finance, GL, AR, AP, Treasury. This person is technically proficient but also can see the big picture and lead others with a team approach. This candidate has excellent communication skills and routinely presents to C‑level management.

This person will also have a great, outgoing personality, outstanding organization skills, and initiative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Including but not limited to:

• Manage all general accounting functions which include performing month‑end close process, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assure accuracy of all general ledger activity, including reconciliations of all necessary general ledger accounts, and review of general ledger activity.
• Responsible for timely month‑end close including preparation of financial statements with comparisons and analysis of prior periods and budgets.
• Prepare monthly Consolidated Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow statements and financials for Board packages.
• Oversee tax related matters to ensure timely compliance
• Direct activities related to efficient cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting.
• Oversee and manage accounts payable, assuring all policy, procedures and internal controls are followed consistently. Assures invoices and checks are processed timely and accurately.
• Oversee day‑to‑day commercial banking relationships
• Oversee all audits/reviews – financial, tax, bank, etc.
• Review vendor contracts and agreements
• Help coordinate company financial planning and budget management
• Maintain and improve upon current accounting infrastructure to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and procedures.
• Implement, document and maintain a system of internal controls
• Maintain relationship with external auditors and ensure compliance of GAAP requirements
• Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions.
• Create and report relevant and routine metrics around accounting department productivity and accuracy
• Document and/or update standard policies and procedures as needed
• Supervise accounting/finance staff, including hiring, training and maintaining adequate staffing levels, providing continuous coverage for all accounting/finance functions.
• Assist with special projects as needed

Managerial Responsibilities

• Accounting staff will report to this position
• Exercise strong work ethic and professionalism

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty…