Description
Position: Controller
Department: Accounting and Finance
Classification: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-time Position. Day and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Reports To: CFO
Direct Reports: 3
Travel: Up to 15% as needed.
Summary of Position:
Assists in the direction and administration of the organization’s accounting functions. Responsible for the creation, development and maintenance of all accounting control systems. Manages preparation of monthly financial reports and various other financial reports, as delegated by CFO. May train accounting staff and other employees in accounting procedures. The Controller will ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, manage external audits, and support financial planning and analysis efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight
- Lead and manage all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets.
- Serve as the lead liaison with external auditors and tax consultants, preparing schedules and providing data as needed to support and complete those processes.
- Manage the General Ledger with all balance sheet accounts reconciled in a timely manner each month.
- Manage month-end and year-end close, including account reviews, variance analysis, and journal entries.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial and management reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Cash flows).
- Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Ensure financial statements and reports are delivered accurately and timely, flagging unusual items to the CFO.
- Oversee and optimize ERP and financial systems; identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Accounts Payable & Payroll
- Review all disbursements, accounts payable, expense reports, and payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness.
- Review payroll reports and prepare monthly accruals.
Accounts Receivable
- Oversee receivables to ensure timely billing and collections.
- Follow up on outstanding balances over 30 days.
Management Reporting & Decision Support
- Design and develop operational and managerial reports for decision-making and performance analysis.
- Analyze financial and accounting data; explain variances and trends.
- Contribute to monthly forecasts, annual budgets (Operating & Strategic Plans), and capital expenditure monitoring.
- Monitor capital and work order expenses to ensure budget compliance and alert CFO of potential overspending.
Systems & Compliance
- Ensure integrity of accounting systems, processes, and data.
- Maintain and leverage accounting systems/shared services effectively.
- Maintain fixed asset system; ensure proper asset recording and depreciation.
- Prepare reports for corporate, statutory, and government requirements (e.g., tax packages, surveys).
Team Collaboration & Support
- Foster a collaborative team environment; support open communication and idea sharing.
- Handle special projects and reporting tasks assigned by management.
- Communicate regularly with the CFO on open projects and tasks, challenges being faced and expected time of completion.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- · Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- · Ten years of hands-on accounting managerial experience, including 3-5 years of Public Accounting experience.
- · Should possess solid understanding of accounting principles as well as PC and software skills (Syteline and Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Work, Power Point, Access).
- · Strong team/work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications:
- · MBA
- · CPA certification
Competencies:
- · Customer Service
- · Critical Thinking
- · Balanced Decision Making
- · Foster Teamwork
- · Strong written and oral Communication Skills
- · Innovative
- · Business Acumen
- · Detail Oriented
- · Position ensures transactions adhere to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- · Problems should be addressed with possible resolutions to the issues
- · Be able to lead without formal authority
- · Positive attitude and proactive approach
- · Need to be flexible and creative as required in a new setup environment
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements:
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Flex Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.
