Controller

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. 

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