Business Controller
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Finance, this individual will be responsible to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
A successful candidate must be able to:
- Develop budgets, forecasts and monthly reporting & analytics including margin and variance analysis.
- Serve as liaison between assigned business and all shared accounting teams. Train business staff to review cost reporting and become self-reliant in accounting processes including A/P and A/R / Billing
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Prepares month end accounting entries for assigned business(es).
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures and business processes including budgets, forecasts and monthly reporting.
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule and with 100% accuracy.
- Prepare month end balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and business reporting.
- Prepare documentation for external auditors
- Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
- All other duties and projects as assigned
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
Qualifications:
- Proven at least 5-8 years of experience in accounting or finance
- 5 plus years of experience in a leadership position
Physical Requirements:
This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting, computer work and other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.