Controller
Jobot
Addison, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Operations Control, Operations Management, Outsourcing, People Management, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Scalable System Development, Talent Management, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Addison, TX
POSTED
19 days ago
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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a leading private equity-backed commercial landscape maintenance company.
Why join us?
Growing company
Strong benefits
Great culture
Job Details
As the Controller for Texas operations, you will lead all financial operations by managing and building finance/ accounting teams for three existing Texas entities and future new greenfield operations and possible newly acquired companies. You will also stand up financial reporting and integrate financial operations among all Texas entities. You will play a foundational role in leading existing financial operations across business, facilitating on-time reporting, overseeing AR/AP/payroll, and leading FP&A for Texas operations.
The Controller will be a critical leader helping to build a highly scalable, best-in-class accounting department. You will help build and oversee the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring an adequate control environment. This role will be responsible for establishing accounting policies, forecasting processes, controls and reporting systems. To be successful in this role, you will have to take the initiative to drive change in the organization. The individual in this role will also serve as a key member of the Texas executive team and as a strategic thought partner to the Operating Company Presidents.
Job Responsibilities
Working directly with the Operating Company Presidents and vertical CFO, you will play a key role in establishing and executing financial and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent traditional Controllership skills and serve as a proactive financial/strategic thought partner with the Operating Company Presidents and senior management team. Key job responsibilities include:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
Manage the timely reporting of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage all aspects of the month-end close process, including reviewing journal entries prepared by staff, preparing accruals and reserve support, and ensuring the general ledger is complete, materially accurate, and closed timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements.
Proactively seek opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes (e.g., achieving a 10-day close for financial reporting).
Assist in standardizing and upgrading ERP and accounting systems across the Texas region
Assist parent company implementation of a new G/L and ERP system, to streamline the reporting process.
Manage shared service function serving all Texas entities/operations (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll)
Direct all aspects of accounting & finance operations, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger.
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures while preparing company to scale for growth.
Lead core financial processes including annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, cash forecasting.
Support the annual Parent Company external audit
Provide the management team with information and insights vital to the decision-making process
Collaborate on operational issues with managers in different departments at the company.
Model the highest ethical standards and behaviors as a leader in the organization.
Build and foster strong cross-functional relationships across the business.
Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights, analysis, and forecasts
Oversee treasury operations, including cash management and controls
Support the hiring and development of accounting talent across the Texas region
Implement cost savings initiatives across the portfolio (bulk purchasing, joint leasing, payroll outsourcing, etc.)
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
2+ years managerial experience (direct management of staff)
Proven experience managing a general ledger of a company and running a month-end close process from start to finish
Excellent knowledge of invoicing, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Good understanding of US GAAP
Strong ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language
Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and teamwork
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A positive and resourceful can-do attitude
Flexible mind set with the ability to effectively balance and manage multiple priorities
Hand On – Roll up sleeves mentality / work style
Nice To Have
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Knowledge of Cost Accounting
Experience with systems implementation
Experience using Sage Intacct
Experience using Quick Books
Experience with percentage of completion accounting
Compensation And Timing
A competitive compensation package will be offered. Dallas area location with 10-30% travel required. A hybrid work schedule can be accommodated.
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com