Controller

SUMMARY:

As a member of leadership, the Controller reports directly to the Agency President and is responsible for overseeing all financial planning, accounting processes, banking relationships, accounts payables & receivables, payroll, month-end close, financial reporting, and spend analysis. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Agency President with gathering data for important financial decisions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports with variance analysis and forecasts and communicate ways to reduce costs and improve revenue.
• Review the balance sheet and perform variance analysis on the income statement. 
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Supervise and direct the agency’s Finance Department.
• Ensure the team completes billing functions including rating, revenue distribution, and invoicing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze financial performance to address ways to reduce expenses, better allocate resources, and increase revenue. 
• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and project accounting.
• Ensure all contractor statements are reviewed and completed to meet commission payment schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives.
• Direct the proper utilization of finance ERP systems.
• Manage reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for building the agency’s annual budget based on the goals set by Senior Management.
• Assist with agency-level Human Resources functions.
• Responsible for processing local and property damage claims as well as disputing claims processed by the van line.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree is required. CPA is preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in accounting or finance is required. 
• Understanding of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• High level of proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Excel. NetSuite ERP experience preferred. 
• Strong business acumen and data analytics skills.
• Experience in billing, invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable best practices.
• Prior experience in cash management (collections, account reconciliations, payment processing) 

SOFT SKILLS:

• Multi-tasker who takes the initiative to get requests completed in a timely manner.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
• High level of commitment to quality work and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing tasks and deadlines. 

ANNUAL SALARY:$80,000 to $120,000 (based on work experience)