Senior Controller

Our firm has been retained to assist our client looking for a senior level controller with the desire to grow into a Chief Financial Officer position. This person ideally has worked in public accounting, a privately held business or both and has experience working in and/or with various accounting funcitons/systems while providing the direct day-to-day knowledge to lead a team of people in our accounting department.

This person will be a business partner to the CEO and owner of this growing profitable business along with business leaders within the company.

• Effectively manage, supervise and grow the accounting function
• Responsible for all AP, AR, billing, job cost accounting, payroll, monthly financial reporting and other traditional accounting functions in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain accounting policy and procedures to ensure best practice internal controls
• Provide timely and accurate reports on financial performance to various stakeholders
• Oversee annual financial audits, including acting as the primary liaison with auditors
• Work with the tax firm on effective tax planning for federal, state and local tax liabilities
• Manage the company’s tax reporting and tax payments
• Establish record retention policies and procedures to ensure corporate reports and documents are controlled and protected with proper security protocols
• Manage the company’s treasury operations

lead and manage all aspects of company financial reporting including monthly reporting package distribution, bank reporting and management key performance indicators

participate as a member of the senior management team, including providing analysis and recommendations for strategic decisions to drive profitability and efficiency

partner with department managers to ensure existing technology platforms meet our needs (i.e. payroll, HRIS, accounting system, business intelligence, field service system, etc.)

annually review and analyze insurance coverages, premium costs and carrier/broker relationships, and make recommended changes and/or revisions as appropriate, and actively manage workers’ comp claims and reviews with the goal of minimizing the experience modifier

• Supervisory and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Depth in commercial services or business services is ideal
• Willing to get into the details and hands on to support and improve the department capabilities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Strong experience in IT with ERP and CRM platforms
• Direct experience with Sage Intacct is a plus