JOB SUMMARY

The Controller will oversee the accounting and finance function for our growing hospitality and consulting firm, Purple Horse Hospitality. We are looking for a candidate with an entrepreneurial mindset that is willing to take a hands-on approach to improve and maintain the activity for multiple entities. This role requires the Controller to be highly detailed regarding financial reporting with a desire to improve current systems and an eye towards scaling the finance department while the organization grows in the future.
The Controller position is responsible for overseeing the finance and accounting function, including but not limited to cash management, accounts payable, payroll, month-end close and financial reporting for the organization and all subsidiaries. This is a full-time role reporting to the COO and preferably located in Greenville, SC with a hybrid work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5+ years of corporate accounting experience.
· GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) experience. CPA license preferred.
· Experience working with payroll and benefit systems.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
· Experience with QuickBooks Online.
· Ability to meet deadlines and maintain multiple responsibilities day to day.
· Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal team and on-site teams to continuously improve processes and ensure accurate recording of business activities.
· High level of integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
· Ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement within the business and accounting department.

· Oversee day to day management of internal and external accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
· Maintain QuickBooks Online instances for multiple entities. Including accounts payable, bill pay, and daily cash reconciliation.
· Perform end-of-month reconciliations (all Balance Sheet accounts).
· Complete financial statement reporting and analysis for multiple entities each month, in collaboration with the management team, and remit to primary stakeholders while adhering to outlined deadlines for multiple entities.
· Creating and maintaining the annual budget of multiple entities in collaboration with the COO and onsite managers.
· Optimize cash flow and effectively manage cash balances of multiple bank accounts throughout the year.
· Maintain and update internal control processes for multiple entities.
· Annual close activities, such as working with external CPA firm to prepare tax returns and internally preparing annual 1099s for filing.
· Manage payroll process and HR related activities within the context of the PEO (Professional Employer Organization) relationship entered in by the organization.
· Take a hands-on approach with on-site Point of Sale (POS) systems to optimize efficiencies within the business and finance department.
· Prepare customer invoices in accordance with contract terms.
· Sales and Use Tax Compliance in multiple states.