Published: September 25, 2024 - The Controller oversees the monthly closing process, including the review of accounts and reconciliation, and assists with the preparation of financial statements and reporting across various periods. The position manages organizational cash flow, engages in treasury activities, coordinates with banks and insurance carriers, and maintains compliance with financial regulations. This role supports the CFO in optimizing financial operations, enhancing internal controls, and leading strategic fiscal initiatives, including audits, tax compliance, and system implementations.
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1. Controller, Apex Dynamics Corp, Huntsville, AL
Job Summary:
- Supervise staff and direct day-to-day operations for all standard accounting functions: GL, AR, AP, cash, payroll, fixed assets, cost & financial systems.
- Oversee chart of accounts, reconciliations, coding and classification.
- Manage the treasury and provide cash forecasts
- Manage three annual audits as well as those from State and Federal agencies
- Coordinate/support detailed budgets and forecasts.
- Oversee part costing, inventory costing, physical inventories, labor & overhead preparation.
- Rapidly provide answers on financial matters to internal and external parties.
- Develop, implement and maintain effective procedures and internal controls ensuring compliance to accounting and regulatory requirements.
- Research, document and apply appropriate accounting and compliance to GAAP.
- Manage or support investment accounting, freight analyses and allocations.
- Oversee the overall operations of the fund including trade operations, trade break resolution, and oversight of financing and margin requirements.
- Review the accounting treatment for all investments including bank debt (primarily term loans and revolvers), high yield bonds, convertible bonds, and equities.
- Work with analysts/auditors/third party valuation agents to develop appropriate valuation methodologies to align with the requirements of a Qualified Professional Asset Manager.
- Serving as a member of the valuation committee and the review of the portfolio prior to the release of the monthly NAV.
Skills on Resume:
- Accounting Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Treasury Management (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls (Hard Skills)
- Investment Accounting (Hard Skills)
- Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
2. Controller, Blue River Logistics, Riverside, CA
Job Summary:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close including review of account reconciliations and profit & loss analysis
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal financial controls
- Prepare corporate consolidated financial statements working collaboratively with the Finance team
- Analyze financial results and prepare reports for management, executive team, and external parties
- Coordinate year-end audit and quarterly reviews
- Develop, expand, and maintain accounting policies and systems, including internal controls and expense management
- Aid in accounting systems migration and subsequent implementation
- Ensure that records are appropriately controlled and maintained
- Continually assess the finance organization and its practices to ensure they meet the needs of the business
- Coach Finance team members and support company-wide financial literacy
- Oversee AR and AP processes across sales channels, ensure recognition of trade costs particular to various sales accounts
- Work closely with Sr Accounting staff to prepare variance analysis
- Create a formal budgeting process
- Prepare segment reporting across wholesale, distribution, and eCommerce channels
- Oversee tax compliance and proper regulatory reporting for Canadian and US entities
- Track and manage inventory costing and cost allocation methodology
Skills on Resume:
- Lead Close Processes (Hard Skills)
- Ensure Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Prepare Financial Statements (Hard Skills)
- Analyze Financial Results (Hard Skills)
- Coordinate Audits (Hard Skills)
- Develop Accounting Policies (Hard Skills)
- Coach Team Members (Soft Skills)
- Manage Inventory Costing (Hard Skills)
3. Controller, Copper Ridge Manufacturing, Des Moines, IA
Job Summary:
- Financial controls and reporting while monitoring and guiding the financial performance of the company with day-to-day responsibility of Accounting Procedures
- Manages and maintains accurate records and documentation of activity on accounts through policies and procedures set for by the company
- Monitors and analyzes department work to develop and implement more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Managing monthly accounting month end closings and preparation of financial statements including adjusting journal entries and preparation of monthly Work In Process reports (over/Under reports)
- Overseeing new and existing accounting staff while providing them with leadership, training, guidance and support
- Maintaining positive client relations from an AR standpoint, for timely collections and follow up for a variety of professional clients & industry partners including interacting with clients to resolve past due accounts
- Maintaining positive vendor relations from an AP standpoint, negotiations for early pay discounts and timely disbursements to take advantage of all discounts
- Monitor corporate credit card usage, track travel & entertainment expenses
- Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination by keeping management informed of area activities, status of accounts and any significant problems/issues
- Preparation of cash flow projections monthly, Job Costing reports monthly, and budgets annually
- Prepares various reports and retrieves records for auditors, management and vendors
- Review taxable income, tax allocations, K-1s, PFIC statements, and tax returns for the management company and the hedge fund group.
- Interface with current and potential investors and conduct operational due diligence and marketing meetings.
- Review and approve the funds’ month-end financial and investor statements while maintaining an internal shadow accounting system.
- Manage the completion of the annual GAAP audited financial statements for the funds in partnership with auditors and fund administrators.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Controls and Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Efficiency Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Closing Management (Hard Skills)
- Leadership and Training (Soft Skills)
- Client Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Cash Flow Projections (Hard Skills)
4. Controller, Silver Creek Holdings, Billings, MT
Job Summary:
- Provide financial leadership, training, and support internal corporate development
- Develop and present sound budgeting processes
- Recruit and train staff, who will be assist with day-to-day operations of accounting, the controller must always have a second in command ready to take over
- Develop and manage financial reporting, budgeting and planning, tax, treasury and cash flow, asset and company risk management
- Ensure proper accounting policies, procedures and internal controls are in place to safeguard the assets of the Company and to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ensure appropriate financial controls, and internal and external auditing, are in place
- Utilize financial reporting to identify opportunities for revenue and margin growth as well as potential areas for cost-saving
- Ensure compensation strategy is aligned with clearly defined performance metrics
- Manage employee benefits to incentivize and retain talent
- Prepare, review and sign off on annual tax returns
- Ensure insurance policies and coverage are commensurate with inventory level and risk
- Set goals, prioritize tasks, evaluate performance, model a disciplined financial orientation for direct reports
- Leverage accounting/finance IT systems and coordinate improvements
- Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, procedures and enforcement.
- Manage Human Resource functions, including payroll and benefits administration.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Budgeting (Hard Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Performance Metrics (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- IT Systems (Hard Skills)
5. Controller, Harmony Healthcare Solutions, Columbus, OH
Job Summary:
- Manage and comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Management/Leadership experience forming teams and reducing overhead and other expenses.
- Responsible for the accounting and admin department
- Maintains financial data and records in an organized and accurate manner.
- Responsible for monthly reports, quarterly reports and year-end closeouts.
- Monitors and confirms financial conditions by conducting internal audits and providing information to external auditors.
- Act as the point of contact regarding all external audits (Annual audits, 401k and Benefit Plan audits, etc.) and admin and HR.
- Experience with transitioning firms to accounting software and takes responsibility for technology and knows how to fully leverage job costing functions in Procore and other Project Management software to produce financial reports and accurate projections.
- Experience outsourcing and automating processes and finding creative ways for us to reduce cost through these means.
- Completes a cost benefit analysis of these changes.
- Experience working remotely and can put processes and procedures in place that allows for the Accounting and Admin team to work remotely with no or very limited paper.
- Reduces the amount of data entry and eliminates any redundant entry and moves the company from using paper forms to paperless accounting solutions where the Leadership team can easily access information.
- Reduces expenses by saving time on redundancies.
- Completes quarterly Rocks and yearly goals in conjunction with the Leadership team and RCG’s Vision/Traction Organizer.
Skills on Resume:
- Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Financial Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Reporting Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Internal Auditing (Hard Skills)
- Technology Transitioning (Hard Skills)
- Process Automation (Hard Skills)
- Remote Team Management (Soft Skills)
6. Controller, Northern Plains Energy, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Plans and directs the timely preparation and reporting of monthly financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, federal and state regulations and in accordance with healthcare, Pennsylvania Department of Education and human service industry standards.
- Responsible for accounts payable, payroll, finance and general accounting services while supporting the daily operations of CI.
- Plans and directs the preparation of annual budgets within prescribed timelines.
- Develop reporting to monitor budget variances, analyze trends and recognize key expense drivers.
- Develop, implement and monitor a system of internal control processes and procedures that ensures the integrity of all fiscal functions.
- Develop a metric-based reporting package to identify and explain expense and operational variances.
- Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of the introduction of new programs and services.
- Identify emerging risk and highlight opportunities to impact financial and operational performance.
- Works closely with directors and teams to provide guidance and education regarding finance and accounting procedures.
- Collaborates with directors to determine how finance can best support program operations.
- Assists Vice President of Finance in maintaining relationships with third-party service providers.
- Serves as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Manages preparation and support of all external audits.
- Support a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, innovation and teamwork.
- Provides positive leadership, guides/motivates staff, establishes goals, monitors performance and provides objective feedback
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Management (Hard Skills)
- Budget Planning (Hard Skills)
- Variance Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Leadership and Staff Development (Soft Skills)
7. Controller, Oceanview Marine Products, Tacoma, WA
Job Summary:
- Assist with the analysis and review of the organization's financial performance by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial and statistical data
- Coordinate month-end and year-end reporting, prepare accruals and schedules, and submitting monthly and ad hoc financial reporting packages
- Manage the daily activity, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting team, including interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, executing performance reviews, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and rewarding and developing employees
- Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll reconciliation, fixed asset records, Retirement Plan Reporting
- Develop, improve and ensure the issue of timely monthly financial reports to Executive Management
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
- Assist the CFO and represent the Finance team at month-end and other Management meetings and reviews
- Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
- Facilitate the preparation for and management of external audits
- Ensure compliance with current industry audit practices and requirements
- Assist in analyzing tax liability in all areas of the business and ensure all tax filings are prepared and submitted in a timely manner
- Ensure the accuracy of high-level data flows between all operational modules of financial reporting systems
- Become an expert user of the accounting system and ensure all department team members are appropriately trained to effectively navigate the system and optimize its utilization
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Reporting Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Team Management (Soft Skills)
- Accounts Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls (Hard Skills)
- Audit Management (Hard Skills)
- System Optimization (Hard Skills)
8. Controller, Eagle Crest Technologies, St. Paul, MN
Job Summary:
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and close processes to produce accurate and timely financial statements.
- Design, develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reports and strong internal controls.
- Develop systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's finances.
- Acts as a thought leader by providing analytical insight and support to the CFO, leadership team and operating management.
- Develop high quality financial analysis to provide context and insight to decision makers across the company.
- Serve as a strategic lead in developing, implementing, and maintaining best-in-class information technology for finance.
- Manage the general ledger and day to day accounting functions
- Assists in developing budgets and forecasts in partnership with the business.
- Works with the finance team to establish a consolidated budget process including departmental, regional and consolidated budget reviews, preparing forecasts, and analyzing performance.
- Manage annual audits and serve as primary liaison to the independent auditors, ensuring successful audit completion within the established timeframe.
- Review, document and maintain a testable internal financial control environment.
- Manage payroll and benefits administration and work with the HR team
- Recommend and implement changes that will improve the company's financial performance and financial controls.
- Research, interpret, and document accounting positions based on technical standards regarding accounting issues, including business combinations and acquisitions, revenue recognition, stock, compensation expense, contract accounting, and international operations.
- Provide strong leadership in the recruitment, training and development of top-quality financial talent to ensure the finance organization has a high level of performance and productivity.
- Identify, track and report on key financial and non-financial performance metrics, work with the team to analyze trends and develop and implement changes to drive improvements
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Statement Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Financial Management (Hard Skills)
- Analytical Insight (Soft Skills)
- IT Implementation (Hard Skills)
- General Ledger Management (Hard Skills)
- Audit Management (Hard Skills)
- Talent Development (Soft Skills)
9. Controller, Forest Hills Custom Cabinets, Portland, ME
Job Summary:
- Ensure consistent implementation of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP.
- Lead revenue recognition policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP.
- Own the financial close process and all associated processes and reporting to deliver accurate and timely results to the organization to facilitate critical decision-making.
- Develop, implement and maintain the internal systems and financial controls consistent with BrightInsight’s policies and regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal tax requirements and filings.
- Lead a team of accounting professionals with responsibilities for the general ledger, tax, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, artist payments, financial reporting, stock plan administration and external audit relationships.
- Oversee international entity management and review financials to ensure compliant with US GAAP and properly consolidated
- Provide leadership and vision for scaling the team and financial infrastructure to keep up with the demands of high-growth business.
- Partner with department leaders to understand key issues and business drivers.
- Understand and document reporting needs, collaborate on operational issues, develop creative solutions in the absence of perfect systems, and provide business guidance and insight through financial reporting.
- Build relationships and partner with all departments to provide data and insights to help managers run the company and make effective decisions.
- Evaluate opportunities for scale and growth and consider ways to drive efficiency and automation.
- Manage all accounting operations including billing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, GL, cost accounting, revenue recognition and all aspects of the monthly and annual close
- Provides reports for management
- Works with CEO on cash flow management
- Establishes quarterly budget with leadership team
Skills on Resume:
- GAAP Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Revenue Recognition (Hard Skills)
- Financial Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Development (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- International Financial Management (Hard Skills)
- Business Partnership (Soft Skills)
- Operational Efficiency (Hard Skills)
10. Controller, Canyon Ridge Construction, Pueblo, CO
Job Summary:
- Manage staff to include selection, work allocation, training, coaching and mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation and feedback, and corrective action.
- Oversee the daily accounting operations while ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the company’s financial results.
- Collaborate with the Heniff management team to develop and implement operational plans.
- Establish system controls for any new systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
- Formalize internal accounting procedures and controls.
- Ensure financial information is prepared properly in order for financial reporting to have accurate data.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, and implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- Oversee the production of periodic financial reports within set business units, and ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance, annual budget and forecasts, and report significant budget differences to management.
- Ensure that prepared financial statements are in accordance with the management’s instructions.
- Direct, manage and validate transportation service information from data feeds and reconcile or augment the data with inquiries from drivers, dispatchers, terminal managers or customers, or through shipping contract terms.
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies or unsupported items to be invoiced.
- Oversee the preparation and distribution of customer invoices.
- Identify, escalate (if necessary), and resolve disputed invoice items.
- Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual operating results.
- Analyze comprehensive accounts receivable aging reports, identifying any amounts at risk of collection.
Skills on Resume:
- Staff Management (Soft Skills)
- Accounting Operations Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Operational Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- System Controls Development (Hard Skills)
- Internal Procedures Formalization (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Performance Benchmarking (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Receivable Analysis (Hard Skills)
11. Controller, Windy City Freight Systems, Peoria, IL
Job Summary:
- Manage monthly close process which includes performing analytical reviews of account balances and activity
- Drive the preparation and presentation of timely, accurate financial statements
- Handle day-to-day operations of cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and vendor management
- Serve as the main contact for external auditors and lead the year-end audits
- Prepare annual financial statements in according with GAAP
- Review and provide necessary information for annual tax returns
- Prepare accurate financial reporting by establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and implementing improvements
- Reconciliation between bank statements and QuickBooks to identify inaccuracies or imbalances.
- Prepares financial statements, quarterly re-forecasts and annual budgets
- Prepares regulatory and tax reporting.
- Manages and complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Creates and documents business processes and accounting policies
- POC for external auditors
- Oversee accounts receivable activities ensuring that accounts receivable are collected promptly.
- Select, coach, and develop staff.
- Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team with appropriate urgency and clarity to drive company and growth initiatives.
- Recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline
Skills on Resume:
- Monthly Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Statement Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Cash Management Operations (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- GAAP Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Performance Management (Soft Skills)
12. Controller, Bright Horizons Educational Services, Lexington, KY
Job Summary:
- Manage the activities of the ADVENT accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly and annual financial statements, statistical and financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.
- Oversee the budget process and prepare annual budgets and forecasts. develops projections and analyses with recommendations and conclusions for management.
- Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")
- Maintain control and accuracy of the general ledger, and conduct account reconciliations and analyses to ensure accurate accounting for financial transactions.
- Review and approve journal entries.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including preparation of depreciation schedules.
- Design and modify accounting systems, accounting policies and procedures, and system of internal controls to ensure conformance with applicable statutes, laws and GAAP.
- Oversee the activities of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of expenditures and expense reports.
- Work with operating departments to control costs and optimize processes.
- Manage the completion of Federal and state tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use and other local taxes and business license renewals).
- Manage and oversee treasury functions, including efficient management of cash and other aspects of banking relationships, and manage and project cash flow.
- Manage the annual financial and 401(k) Plan audits, and other audits of financial records, providing worksheets, data, analyses and reports as requested.
- Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital expenditures, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters.
- Design and direct the work of the team.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting Management (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting and Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- GAAP Compliance (Hard Skills)
- General Ledger Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Design (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Payable Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Tax Reporting Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
13. Controller, Red Rock Equipment, Albuquerque, NM
Job Summary:
- Drive timeliness, accuracy and completeness of financial reports to meet specified deadlines.
- Partner with senior leadership to develop and report standard financial data sets.
- Prepare various reports, which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position.
- Review bonus calculations of clinic staff and providers based on operational metrics.
- Conduct physician contract reviews to validate all payments.
- Provide management (to include Physician Services Urgent Care leadership, Division leadership, & Hospital CFO’s) with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
- Review monthly journal entries to accurately close the monthly fiscal period.
- Review monthly financial variance reports to support practice operations with performance reviews.
- Review monthly reports for key indicators and statistics.
- Assist practice operations with financial information requests and questions.
- Prepare and coordinate the distribution of monthly reports or returns required by regulatory agencies.
- Participate in the development and detailed review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
- Prepare annual capital budgets and oversee the capital acquisition process.
- Assist in preparing various reports or returns required by regulatory agencies.
- Assist with internal compliance audits.
- Will respond to requests for information from Corporate, Internal Audit and other internal management.
- Assist in the development, documentation and implementation of departmental accounting standards.
- Ensure facility-based licensure requirements are compliant.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Bonus Calculation Review (Hard Skills)
- Contract Validation (Hard Skills)
- Financial Status Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Journal Entry Review (Hard Skills)
- Budget Development (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Assurance (Hard Skills)
14. Controller, Crystal Lake Pharmaceuticals, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Monitoring of monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
- Revision of Journal entries performed in Oracle.
- Oversees month-end close process adhering to close timelines.
- Main point of contact to external auditors providing information for the annual Statutory Accounts.
- Performs balance sheet reviews to ensure the information in financial statements are properly supported and analyses are adequately documented.
- Perform Financial Analysis and Presentations as directed by the Management.
- Recommend and drive process/systems improvements and optimizations.
- Drive lean process improvement initiatives and approval of company payments.
- Support internal audit inquiries and make follow-ups of open items.
- Contribute to Form 40 rev 4. and management of a team.
- Ensure the company's management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced and in compliance with internal controls and maintain effective Internal Controls over Financial Reporting ensuring adherence to Corporate compliance, requirements (i.e., CP&Ps, SOX 404, Anti-Corruption). regional policies and procedures.
- Review Annual Budget procedure and monthly PORs.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting figures to Corporate.
- Ensure payments are processed on time and comply with CP&P’s.
- Review the Internal Control Questionnaire and perform ad hoc audit revisions.
Skills on Resume:
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation (Hard Skills)
- Journal Entry Review (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Financial Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Budget Review (Hard Skills)
15. Controller, Rolling Hills Aerospace, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Act as the primary support person for month-end and year-end financial activities.
- Ensure that Corporate deadlines are met.
- Assist in preparing internal management review packages and effectively communicate risks and results.
- Collaborate with accounting department and the corporate team to effective transform and integrate financial processes.
- Reconcile and analyze major balance sheets and P&L accounts.
- Oversee all activities related to state and federal tax compliance issues.
- Oversight of Billing and Collections - oversight of the Accounts Receivables team.
- Inventory Cost Accounting Responsibilities.
- Coordination and management of Payables to ensure documentation is received by Corporate for payment.
- Management of P&L, including accrual accounting, forecasting and budgeting process.
- Rebate oversight and accounting.
- Frequent written and verbal communication with departments on regional actions.
- Assist in the coordination of the annual budget, with a primary focus on regional profitability.
- Participate in all mandatory training provided by the company, such as those related to.
- Trade Compliance and all training related to compliance with legal regulations
- Corporate Policies, and may also be the mentor/guide of these issues.
Skills on Resume:
- Month-End and Year-End Support (Hard Skills)
- Deadline Management (Hard Skills)
- Management Review Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Financial Process Integration (Hard Skills)
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation (Hard Skills)
- Tax Compliance Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Receivable Management (Hard Skills)
- Budget Coordination (Hard Skills)
16. Controller, Crescent Valley Engineering, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Prepare and consolidate Financial Statements, including all accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and cash management.
- Establish and maintain internal controls.
- Establish and maintain monthly development budgets working closely with the development team in creating and maintaining monthly notes and projections for multiple projects.
- Analyze and report on cost variances.
- Prepare weekly line of credit reconciliations and cash analysis.
- Maintain company capital account.
- Maintain various schedules for land deposits.
- Facilitate the flow of information to the auditors for year-end tax returns and audits and cost certification reports.
- Prepare and review monthly pre-development budgets for pre-development projects.
- Prepare monthly Cash Requirement reports for all pre-development projects.
- Review accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the invoice creation and entry review bank reconciliations
- Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
- Provide detailed analysis and explanations of transactions as necessary.
- Prepare documentation for external auditors.
- Prepare monthly bank draw requests and maintain working relationships with financial institutions.
- Work with developers to ensure construction draws are submitted in a timely manner.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Statement Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Budget Development (Hard Skills)
- Cost Variance Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cash Management (Hard Skills)
- Auditor Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Payable Review (Hard Skills)
- Transaction Analysis (Hard Skills)
17. Controller, Riverbend Financial Group, Little Rock, AR
Job Summary:
- Continuous development of headcount planning and people analytics.
- Support teams on financial and non-financial planning.
- Create & analyze personnel budget plans, and communicate findings to the management teams to influence strategic decisions.
- Collaborate across teams to prepare and communicate insightful results to partners, including monitoring important metrics and highlighting trends.
- Enhance ad-hoc, monthly & quarterly internal reporting, including driving insightful analyses to explain trends and any variance to plans.
- Support the annual financial planning process for the people's financials, partnering with FP&A team members to implement best practices and maximize efficiencies.
- Prepare monthly draw requests for submission to the bank in connection with construction loans.
- Create escrow reconciliations to balance with sales reports.
- Prepare monthly draw requests for submission to the Escrow Agent.
- Review and approve HUD Settlement Statements prior to and post-closing of condominium units.
- Work directly with the contract administrator to review weekly sales, deposits, real estate commissions.
- Management oversight of the daily operations of the accounting function.
- Includes active, hands-on management of the general ledger and monthly close process, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, and coordination of tax and audit.
- Implement and document a system of accounting policies and procedures.
Skills on Resume:
- Headcount Planning (Hard Skills)
- Financial Planning Support (Hard Skills)
- Personnel Budget Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Internal Reporting Enhancement (Hard Skills)
- Financial Planning Process Support (Hard Skills)
- Escrow Reconciliation (Hard Skills)
- Accounting Operations Management (Hard Skills)
18. Portfolio Controller, Pine Ridge Logistics, Charleston, WV
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial information for multiple real estate funds and joint ventures.
- Significant interaction with outside auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators.
- Interface directly with a variety of groups within AJCP including Development, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management and Investor Relations.
- Responsible for the monthly closing process, financial statement and quarterly investor statement preparation, and lender reporting packages for assigned real estate funds and/or joint ventures
- Develop a deep understanding of all significant agreements, including but not limited to entity operational agreements and side letters, debt agreements, development management, asset management, hotel management, and restaurant management agreements, and applicable leases and insurance contracts, ensure the continuous compliance with each of these agreements across assigned real estate funds and/or joint ventures.
- Responsible for the calculation of management fees, distribution waterfalls, and carried interest.
- Lead cash management activities for real estate funds and/or joint ventures, including working with the Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Development, and Asset Management teams, as applicable, to process capital calls and distributions, forecast liquidity and estimated tax payments, manage payments for construction and other owner costs, coordinate loan draws and reserve account fundings, and optimize working capital needs across assets.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly investor account statements.
- Assist the Portfolio Management team in the process over fair market value calculations on the assets within assigned investment vehicles.
- Manage the annual audit and tax reporting process with the audit and tax providers.
- Manage/document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Auditor Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Monthly Closing Process Management (Hard Skills)
- Agreement Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Management Fee Calculation (Hard Skills)
- Cash Management (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Documentation (Hard Skills)
19. Controller, Sunrise Agribusiness, Lincoln, NE
Job Summary:
- Management Company accounting, including AR/AP/working with outside vendors.
- Review Amex reports and expenses in Concur prepared by a senior accountant.
- Assist with HR functions and manage benefits.
- Work with outside IT/phone vendors for three offices.
- Fund accounting, waterfall allocations and quarterly reporting in ILPA standard form for four funds.
- Management fee and monitoring fee quarterly calculations.
- Supervise and review capital calls, distributions and reconciling fund accounts
- Supervise distribution of material to investors through eFront (new system being implemented).
- Review all quarterly waterfalls on the portfolio companies prepared by deal teams.
- Supervise quarterly billings to portfolio companies.
- Main point person for the audit of the funds.
- Handle requests from limited partners.
- Work with CFO on firm-wide compliance and taxes.
Skills on Resume:
- Management Company Accounting (Hard Skills)
- Expense Review (Hard Skills)
- HR Functions Support (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Management (Soft Skills)
- Fund Accounting (Hard Skills)
- Management Fee Calculations (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Compliance and Tax Support (Hard Skills)
20. Controller, Lakeview Technologies, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, explaining and properly formatting information
- Consolidate and present a monthly analysis of Sales, Margin, Operations, Supply Chain and SG&A Overhead performance
- Prepare profitability and cash flow forecasts through the end of the current financial year
- Balance sheet analysis
- Provide detailed analysis and commentary on all cost center performance and current productivity initiatives
- Preparation of a business case to support new investments or any other business decisions
- Evaluate previous budgets and expenditures to develop and implement future budgets
- Review existing financial processes and procedures and develop recommendations for improvement
- Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts and key financial KPI reporting.
- Oversee the annual audit.
- Oversee all local, state and federal filing requirements.
- Work in conjunction with the CEO to provide strategic support on the growth of the business.
- Develop strong working relationships with operations and marketing.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Performance Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Profitability Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Balance Sheet Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cost Center Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Business Case Development (Hard Skills)
- Budget Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Support (Soft Skills)
21. Controller, Green Valley Foods, Erie, PA
Job Summary:
- Manage monthly closing process including review of accounts, reconciliations and monthly closing journal entries prepared by the finance team.
- Review and assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
- Manage cash flow for the organization including preparing weekly cash flow forecasts and cash projections.
- Review and assist with preparation of the monthly WIP schedule to monitor project progress and financing.
- Perform treasury activities including managing lines of credit with the Company's banks, ACH and wire payments, reviewing quarterly bank compliance covenants and submitting to the banks
- Coordinate with insurance carriers for annual insurance portfolio reviews/renewals and day-to-day changes.
- Assist CFO and finance staff with accounts receivable and accounts payable oversight, analysis, and communication with the operating companies.
- Assist CFO with revisions and re-design to financial processes at all HQ Homes and related companies.
- Monitor and maintain an internal control environment, including maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and operations and reviewing accounting standards updates, determining applicability, and implementing adoption.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze periodic budgets and forecasts.
- Facilitate and manage external audits (financial, insurance, etc.) with assistance from the finance team and CFO.
- Manage federal, state and local tax compliance, annual income tax return preparation and government agency reporting.
- Facilitate ad hoc projects (sales tax review, new systems implementation and any others that may be required).
- Identify areas for process and accounting system improvements, expense reductions, additional investment and/or reorganization.
- Assist with the day-to-day execution of plans, modifications, and acquisition strategies.
Skills on Resume:
- Monthly Closing Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Statement Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Cash Flow Management (Hard Skills)
- WIP Schedule Review (Hard Skills)
- Treasury Activities Management (Hard Skills)
- Internal Control Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting and Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Tax Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
22. Controller, Highland Creek Systems, Fort Smith, AR
Job Summary:
- Work closely with the President/Director of Corporate Operations on fiscal strategies for the organization.
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including
- Month-end close and producing financial statements
- Prepare monthly reporting and analysis packages for both revenue and expenses
- Prepare detailed job cost and project reporting, including WIP
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable function, assisting when needed
- Manage payroll process
- Perform treasury functions including cash management and forecasting
- Create and monitor corporate and project budgets
- Perform capital assets reconciliations
- Perform trust account statement reconciliations,
- Assist with banking relationships and reporting
- Implement/improve financial reporting including variance analysis, forecasting and KPI reporting
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Coordinate and complete annual audits
- Financial management of the company including reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
Skills on Resume:
- Fiscal Strategy Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Accounting Operations Management (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Close Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Reporting Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Job Cost Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Payroll Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
23. Controller, Skyview Energy Solutions, Billings, MT
Job Summary:
- Perform and manage all aspects of the financial function including budgeting and forecasting, internal and external reporting, financial controls, tax compliance and audit coordination, capital expenditures, cash management, and accounts receivable and accounts payable activity
- Manage the month-end close duties including recording, reconciling, and analyzing general ledger accounts and transactions which drive the monthly management and investor and compliance reporting requirements
- Oversee and perform daily operational functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury activities
- Research, document, and maintain accounting policies as new accounting issues emerge
- Coordinate with the external audit team and assist with annual financial statement audits and tax compliance
- Develop and implement process and system improvements, where appropriate, to capture value through improving efficiency, leveraging technology, and reducing waste
- Execute the post-acquisition financial integration process for acquisitions
- Collaborate with the leadership team to establish annual objectives, financial plans and budgets, and compliance with corporate governance practices.
- Partner with business unit leaders in monthly business reviews of costs versus plans.
- Communicate trends to understand key business drivers, develop and track key performance indicators.
- Develop and execute management reporting tools to drive effective business decisions, using information and data from other business units as necessary
- Evaluate risk vs opportunity in advocating strategic decisions.
- Monthly preparation and review of the financial statements.
- Project accounting and job cost reporting.
- Working closely with field operations and Project Managers.
- Management, development and mentoring of accounting and financial staff
- Serve as contact with CPA firm for tax and audit.
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Function Management (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Operational Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Accounting Policy Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Financial Integration (Hard Skills)
- KPI Development (Hard Skills)
24. Controller, Lakeshore Transportation, Syracuse, NY
Job Summary:
- Leads the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing month-end journal entries.
- Manages and maintains the chart of accounts.
- Prepares and/or reviews monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and other general ledger accounts.
- Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
- Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
- Prepares budget to actual variance analyses.
- Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual MD&A for financial reports provided to management, investors and lenders.
- Responds to inquiries from managers and executives regarding financial results, special reporting requests and special projects.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
- Provides training to new and existing staff
- Works with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives, monitors performance goals, and coaches & develops staff accountants.
- Payables and receivables, payroll and budgeting duties
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals
- Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Accounting Software Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting and Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Reconciliation Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Leadership and Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
25. Controller, Crescent Moon Healthcare, Providence, RI
Job Summary:
- Responsibility for the accounting close
- Manage accounting operations up to and including preparation of financial statements.
- Ensure the company is up to date with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including newly issued and emerging pronouncements
- Main interface with external auditors.
- Manage relationships with external and internal SOX auditors and oversee the annual audit and quarterly review process.
- Responsible for overseeing tax compliance and provision with outside firms
- Provide technical accounting guidance on important accounting transactions, including corporate development and collaboration agreement transactions
- Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures
- Report to the Audit Committee on a regular basis on financial performance, accounting developments, policies, significant estimates and controls
- Partner with other Directors on SEC reporting
- Manage accounting and finance at hoc projects as relate to the life science/pharmaceutical industry.
- Work with business partners on government contracts
- Provide support to the benefits and insurance renewals and related audits.
- Prepare weekly cash reporting and other ad hoc reports
- Ensure compliance with Accounting / Company policies and procedures.
Skills on Resume:
- Accounting Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Statement Preparation (Hard Skills)
- U.S. GAAP Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Auditor Interface (Soft Skills)
- Tax Compliance Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Technical Accounting Guidance (Hard Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
26. Controller, Stonebridge Consulting, Wichita, KS
Job Summary:
- Manage month-end close process including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package including Technical Reporting and Product Line Reporting.
- Prepare annual audit and tax packages and work with external auditors to provide support and answers.
- Participate in annual physical inventory and work with the Director of Customer Service to implement the Cycle Counting process.
- Manage Accounts Payable team members and related functions, including the ability to act as backup for all functions, coding & posting invoices, freight billing, T&E review and posting, annual 1099 process, check issuance, implementation of ACH, reconciliation of prepaid and received not invoiced.
- Manage Fixed Assets and Depreciation including invoice approvals and posting, monthly depreciation journal entries and reconciliations.
- Work with Staff Accountant to manage billing process and act as backup for all functions, billing and tracking of equipment invoicing, and service invoicing.
- Lead participant in the collection process and follow up with customers to ensure timely receipt of receivables.
- Act as backup for payroll processing and perform biweekly review of payroll prior to processing and preparation of Journal Entry and monthly accrual.
- Oversee sales tax filings
- Assist in the preparation of customer leases and maintenance of insurance certificates.
- Implement new vendor processes to include vendor setup, W9, and insurance certificates.
- Implement new customer processes to include credit checks and sales tax exemption certificates.
- Process credit checks and approve credit release for past due / hold customers.
- Manage the obsolete inventory review process and provide tracking and reporting of reviews and write-offs.
Skills on Resume:
- Month-End Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Audit Support (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Participation (Hard Skills)
- Accounts Payable Management (Hard Skills)
- Fixed Assets Management (Hard Skills)
- Collections Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Payroll Review (Hard Skills)
27. Controller, Pine Valley Equipment, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Build and maintain relationships & processes across all functions to anticipate the financial implications of decisions, in advance of actions, resulting in the ability to deliver consistent results
- Lead initiatives and projects across the organization to include controls, processes & procedures
- Oversee integration of QuickBooks Online with other software tools that would enable better financial compliance to budgets and reporting, i.e. support implementation of standard cost accounting
- Continually sources ideas to drive efficiency, improve controls, speed of decision making and financial insights to move the business forward
- Oversee external bookkeepers and hold them accountable for deliverables and timelines
- Review and validate books of accounts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Lead the financial close process
- Lead GL, AR, AP, FA and Inventory / Cost Accounting operations
- Distill, simplify & communicate the drivers of the financial performance
- Develop and prepare best-in-class weekly and monthly financial reports and provide status updates on the financial condition of the company
- Prepare all monthly reconciliations of GL balances and bank accounts
- Maintain all necessary accruals & reserves
- Oversee audits to ensure completion with required timelines
- Manage daily, weekly and monthly cash needs and forecast future cash flow requirements
- Accountable for all working capital metrics & working cross-functionally to influence results
- Maintain all banking and lender relationships and prepare all compliance requirements
Skills on Resume:
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Project Leadership (Soft Skills)
- QuickBooks Integration Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Efficiency Improvement (Soft Skills)
- External Bookkeeper Management (Soft Skills)
- Financial Close Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Financial Performance Communication (Soft Skills)
- Cash Flow Management (Hard Skills)
28. Controller, Clear Creek Water Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary:
- Support/lead renewal of debt facility upon maturity
- Maintain all risk management/insurance relationships and ensure the business is adequately protected.
- Respond to requests from the business on any insurance coverage needs
- Lead a corporate governance process
- Ensure proper internal controls and sound business processes
- Lead interaction and support all Audit and Tax related engagements
- Manage and lead key relationships with consultants, tax accountants, auditors and insurance broker
- Provide actual reporting to investors at the end of each month and quarter
- Review all potential contracts prior to execution for verification and sign-off on financial provisions and payment terms
- Lead cross-functional dialogue and provide guidance to the organization and senior leadership on financial processes and controls best practices and practical recommendations on how to get to that end state
- Hire, lead and manage the accounting team – instilling best practices in all aspects of accounting practices, financial controls and processes
- Recruit, develop and retain high-powered analytical talent in all areas
- Ensure that all current and new processes are clearly documented.
- Work with CFO and other departments to make improvements to the processes to drive efficiency and increased accuracy.
- Assist in evaluation and implementation of new ERP system including a new Service Management module and Job Costing.
- Maintain confidentiality of critical or competitive information.
Skills on Resume:
- Debt Facility Renewal (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Insurance Coverage Response (Soft Skills)
- Corporate Governance Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Internal Controls Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Audit Engagement Support (Soft Skills)
- Investor Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Contract Review (Hard Skills)
29. Controller, Prairie Sky Industries, Sioux Falls, SD
Job Summary:
- Works across the organization to create and implement optimal processes and tools
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP
- Prepare/maintain general ledger account reconciliations
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, cost, budget and actual expenditures
- Consistently analyze financial data and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in an accurate and timely manner
- Initiates analytical projects to identify savings opportunities
- Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information
- Predicting future financial trends
- Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
- Developing long-term business plans based on these reports
- Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
- Developing strategies that work to minimize financial risk
- Direct external audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
- Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
- Interact with Chief Financial Officer in matters pertaining to accounting issues
Skills on Resume:
- Process Implementation (Soft Skills)
- GAAP Compliance Oversight (Hard Skills)
- General Ledger Reconciliation (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Financial Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Savings Opportunity Identification (Soft Skills)
- Financial Trend Prediction (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
30. Controller, Windmill Hill Technologies, Dover, DE
Job Summary:
- Effectively manage all aspects of the accounting organization, including creating and implementing processes and procedures, financial controls and training and supervising staff-level employees
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and reports (Form 10-Q and Form 10-K), other SEC filings (e.g. Forms 3, 4, and 5, and other Section 16 filings), and support other SEC filings such as Forms S-1, S-3 and proxy filings
- Prepare and review XBRL tagging and supporting schedules and documentation for SEC filings
- Manage and lead the monthly close, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, account analysis and preparation and posting journal entries for transactional areas, such as clinical trial accruals, revenue recognition, inventories, cost of goods and stock compensation
- Facilitate continuous improvement, including acceleration of period-end closes, process improvements and reducing audit related time and costs
- Coordinate the annual audit and quarterly reviews and act as the main contact for external audits, including managing the preparation and submission of required schedules and supporting documentation
- Research and resolve financial reporting issues, draft accounting position papers and facilitate effective implementation of new accounting pronouncements
- Drive implementation, improvement and documentation of effective internal control, including financial reporting and disclosure controls and related compliance activities, including sections 404 and 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”)
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and prepare budget vs. actual analysis and reports
- Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams to develop reporting packages for the leadership team
- Identify opportunities to increase the profitability of the company, and free up cash
- Establish policies and processes to create controls around spending
- Cooperate with Legal on contract reviews, audit committee discussions
Skills on Resume:
- Accounting Organization Management (Soft Skills)
- SEC Filing Preparation (Hard Skills)
- XBRL Tagging (Hard Skills)
- Monthly Close Management (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement Facilitation (Soft Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting Research (Hard Skills)
- Internal Control Implementation (Hard Skills)
31. Controller, Golden Gate Solutions, Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary:
- Manage all accounting operations inclusive of A/P, A/R, Payroll, and GL.
- Ensure quality control over transactions and reporting up internal controls necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
- Prepare and analyze Work-In-Progress Reports and job cost analysis reports
- Hold regular meetings with project management to review job status and performance against budget.
- Assisting Project Management with monthly project billing including validation of percent complete and ensuring actual and anticipated costs are being included in the monthly requisition
- Oversee Month End process to ensure month-end close by the 10th of each month.
- Preparation of monthly financial reporting package to include a balance sheet, income statement, and Work in process report.
- Analyze and report on bank accounts, loans, insurance, payroll auditing, workers comp audits, contracts, job costing, etc
- Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
- Provide financial guidance to all functional system issues and concerns
- Build and lead the team to perform all accounting functions (general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, tax revenue recognition, technical accounting, stock administration)
- Implement systems and processes to quickly lay the foundation for the accounting function, but also enable SummerBio to scale rapidly with evolving needs
- Ensure that the monthly and quarterly financial statements are accurate and comply with GAAP
- Manage month-end close process, and develop a roadmap for reducing the close time
Skills on Resume:
- Accounting Operations Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Internal Controls (Hard Skills)
- Project Billing (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Financial Guidance (Soft Skills)
32. Controller, Twin Oaks Manufacturing, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Oversees all aspects of reporting and operational accounting for the Company and subsidiaries
- Participates in the development of and support of SitelogIQ’s strategic plan
- Identifies, implements and oversees the execution of necessary financial processes, policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and all applicable tax laws
- Maintains the general ledger and all of the Company’s financial books and records
- Organizes and drives all closing and consolidation processes, including monthly account reconciliations, to track and safeguard company assets and to ensure that all financial statements and reporting are timely, accurate, and in accordance with US GAAP
- Serves as the primary interface with an external audit firm in the Company’s annual financial audit
- Supports the administration and execution of payroll and calculation of commission and incentive compensation programs
- Recruits, trains and retains a high-performing team that provides and professional accounting department able to assert a positive leadership role across the entire organization
- Works with the Executive Leadership Team and all levels of functional management in the spirit of cooperation and continuous improvement
- Partners with FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Monitors working capital requirements of the organization and compliance with loan covenants
- Set and provide defined standard information and enhanced reports to order life cycle and supply chain execution to improve decision-making capabilities.
- Generate and issue defined reports, metrics and KPIs while applying logical tools and methods to ensure data consistency and completeness.
- Evaluate the performance of the order life cycle and supply chain execution on a daily basis and detect deviation from the expected/planned performance.
Skills on Resume:
- Operational Accounting (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Soft Skills)
- Financial Compliance (Hard Skills)
- General Ledger Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Closing Processes (Hard Skills)
- Audit Management (Soft Skills)
- Team Development (Soft Skills)
- Budgeting Collaboration (Hard Skills)
33. Controller, Blue Sky Renewable Energy, Athens, GA
Job Summary:
- Drive both the short and long-term business planning process to create solid financial plans
- Identify what drives (financial) success for the vertical/company and develop measures for these drivers
- Build financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis
- Guide decision-making by building solid business cases for new investments/products
- Provide regular reporting in an insightful and actionable way to the TBU/departmental leadership teams in order to promote ownership and accountability
- Create meaningful and actionable variance analysis comparing financial results with all relevant comparison points
- Provide insights on the main funnel KPIs by different dimensions
- Control FTE and G&A costs for the vertical and support operational impacts
- Support business analysis and financials deep dives
- Create impactful and actionable presentations
- Communicate potential opportunities and risks versus submitted forecast/guidance
- Drive continuous improvements to the financial models, reports, processes within area
- Provide data for any compliance / audit perspectives
- Facilitate SOx controls and risk assessments
- Collaborate within FP&A team on various activities and knowledge sharing.
Skills on Resume:
- Business Planning (Hard Skills)
- Financial Driver Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Financial Modeling (Hard Skills)
- Investment Decision Support (Hard Skills)
- Actionable Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Variance Analysis (Hard Skills)
- KPI Insights (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
34. Controller, Summit Ridge Construction, Shreveport, LA
Job Summary:
- Maintain and lead multiple teams across several client engagements.
- Create strategies to minimize financial risk within the business based upon the Client’s goals
- Review the month-end close process including full balance sheet reconciliations monthly
- Ensure the overall integrity of financial statements.
- Provide direction to staff accountants and other employees regarding accounting processes, including accounts payable, corporate credit card usage, month-end close, payroll, and cash management.
- Develop improved processes and procedures in cooperation with a team and lead the implementation of changes across client engagements.
- Training staff accountants, updating worksheets or templates and coordinating interdepartmental transfers
- Support and development of staff accountants and accounting managers through training, guidance, and performance reviews.
- Conducting analytic investigations based on generated report, metrics and KPIs to understand the underlying operational/day-to-day trends, patterns and relationships inside data.
- Issus and maintain the Working Instructions related to the Business Support activities.
- Identify training potential and efficiency opportunities for the various businesses /departments and propose or implement changes.
- Identify and suggest added value to the Customer and work towards providing it.
Skills on Resume:
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Financial Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Close Review (Hard Skills)
- Financial Statement Integrity (Hard Skills)
- Accounting Process Guidance (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
35. Controller, Copper Mountain Foods, Omaha, NE
Job Summary:
- Provide a company's financial condition status through collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial results.
- Develop and create annual production budgets based on brewery capacity, prepare budget reporting, and provide analysis of operational spending habits.
- Establish control policies and maintain accountability for policy alignment.
- Perform month-end close procedures including intercompany journal entries, ensuring financial statements are accurately reported and preparing monthly accruals
- Act as a point person for all financial, budget, system and process inquiries,
- Manage team of 1-2 direct reports, meeting regularly to ensure compliance on policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the input and output of the accounting system including all required reports.
- Ensure all financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Standards Reporting for craft operations.
- Prepare reports, create presentations, and contribute to decision-making at the leadership level.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across all brewery departments.
- Participate in the development and support of strategic plans
- Maintain all professional relationships, including banking, insurance, auditor, legal, payroll, etc.
- Prepare and analyze all monthly financial reporting packages, yearend audits and tax papers
- Prepare monthly rolling forecast
- Credit decisions and monitoring
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting (Hard Skills)
- Policy Management (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Close (Hard Skills)
- Inquiry Support (Soft Skills)
- Team Management (Soft Skills)
- Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Participation (Soft Skills)
36. Controller, Timberline Energy, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the accounting and financials for Cosmetica Investments Inc., a sister company that owns the building
- Perform consolidation of Cosmetica financial statements
- Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors
- Solid understanding of Canadian Tax laws to work with external auditors in preparation of annual tax return
- Drive the process for financial forecasts and budgets, and oversee the preparation alongside the Manager of Sales FP&A
- Provide strategic recommendations to the VP Finance and Executives
- Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company
- Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures and provides advice to senior management
- Work collaboratively with the Manager of Sales Finance & Analysis to understand the revenue and expense results and impact on the financial health of the company
- Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems
- Collect, interpret, and report financial data in a Management Discussion & Analysis document to be distributed to management and Board of Directors monthly
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Provide leadership, direction and management of Accounting and Payroll teams
- Work with the manager of Payroll and Accounting to optimize the Payroll processes and controls.
- Coach the Finance team to achieve results and appraise job results
- Establish and develop relationships with senior management and external partners
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Accounting (Hard Skills)
- Financial Statement Consolidation (Hard Skills)
- Audit Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Tax Law Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Financial Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Recommendations (Soft Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
37. Controller, Maple Leaf Systems, Manchester, NH
Job Summary:
- Human Resource records and decisions, and payroll input
- Oversee A/ R, A/ P, inventory control, customer service, shipping, receiving, and operations
- Set all system standard entries and complete all month and yearend entries
- Active role in customer service including order-taking and/or question support
- Complete all Governmental reporting
- Support company infrastructure including daily EDI support and troubleshooting information system problems, maintain special customer reporting and labeling
- Perform month-end close procedures, including preparation of monthly journal entries, and maintaining and analysis of Balance Sheet accounts
- Manage budget process and variance reporting
- Preparing and maintaining monthly and quarterly checklists to facilitate efficient month-end and quarter-end close processes to meet all required compliance deadlines
- Prepare and review cash flows, balance sheet and income statements and provide variance analysis
- Perform statutory/regulatory reporting
- Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
- Troubleshoot any accounting issues in collaboration with property managers/accounting staff
- Works directly with the Executive Director and EVP Business Operations to substantiate numbers reported at the FYE, as requested by independent auditors.
- Consults with and advises volunteer committee chairmen, National VPs, and National Treasurer as staff liaison.
- Attends membership conventions and board of directors’ meetings
Skills on Resume:
- Human Resource Management (Soft Skills)
- Financial Operations Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Entries (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service Support (Soft Skills)
- Government Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Financial Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Reporting (Hard Skills)
38. Controller, Crescent Bay Holdings, Norfolk, VA
Job Summary:
- Providing strategic financial guidance to the Executive Director and EVP Business Operations for the business entities.
- Responsible for annual audit and 990 filings, which includes maintaining relationships with auditors and tax accountants throughout the year.
- Completing month-end tasks, including running monthly financial reports, reviewing bank reconciliations and credit card merchant reconciliations.
- Setting priorities for the department to ensure deadlines are met in consultation with the Executive Director and EVP of Business Operations.
- Working closely with the General Counsel, staff, and organization vendors to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
- Suggests accounting policies that streamline procedures between departments and vendor relationships.
- Implements changes and monitors compliance throughout the organization.
- Daily contact with all levels of staff in connection with budget and accounting questions.
- Supervision of Finance Department workload and assignments.
- Coordination with department heads to ensure successful budget to actual performance and solve problems
- Advising the Executive Director and EVP of Business Operations on budget execution of all departments.
- Management of the Finance Department, including performance reviews and recommendations to the Executive Director and EVP Business Operations.
- Determination of department priorities to ensure an efficient and effective use of NLUS resources in managing the workload of the department and meeting deadlines.
- Independent work style, with the ability to think quickly, accept and adapt to change, plan workload requirements and executive priorities with little to no supervision.
- Works in tandem with accounting teams to timely complete the annual audit and tax filings.
- Preparation and/or review of schedules, communication with the audit team, explaining the organizational accounting process and procedures and supplying supporting information.
Skills on Resume:
- Strategic Financial Guidance (Soft Skills)
- Audit Management (Hard Skills)
- Month-End Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Department Prioritization (Soft Skills)
- Compliance Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Budget Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Team Management (Soft Skills)
39. Controller, Granite State Solutions, Concord, NH
Job Summary:
- Deliver knowledge and insight into technical accounting issues and train direct reports on complex issues
- Lead finalization of purchase accounting entries and subsequent tracking of P/L impacts
- Lead monthly, quarterly, annual and statutory financial reporting
- Deliver accounting and financial reporting requirements consistent with a private equity-backed company
- Ensure completion of the Company’s financial audits, tax returns and any regulatory filings
- Assist in the Company’s budgeting and planning process
- Maintain bank accounts, credit cards and other cash flow or liquidity aspects of the business including daily cash management
- Monitor and forecast the cash flow activity of the business
- Publish and help drive daily cash flow via networking capital metrics, CAPEX planning and tax activity
- Develop and implement effective accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
- Provide shared oversight with plant accountants of on-hand inventory and ongoing cycle counts
- Lead efforts to successfully exit off the transition services agreement for all finance & accounting related activities
- Assist in Phase II of Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation and ongoing systems and process refinement
- Assist in the implementation and development of other system implementations including travel and expense, project management, and CRM
- Experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position with a proven track record of leadership
- Comprehensive understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Manufacturing industry experience and deep expertise in General Accounting (GL), Transactional Accounting (AP/AR) and Accounting Policies, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting, Financial Reporting/Power BI, ERP Systems (D365 preferred)
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Accounting Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Purchase Accounting (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Audit and Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting Support (Hard Skills)
- Cash Flow Management (Hard Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Leadership Experience (Soft Skills)
40. Controller, Wind River Analytics, Laramie, WY
Job Summary:
- Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Publishing management reports promptly on a weekly or monthly basis from proprietary databases.
- Managing accounting operations consistent with current accounting standards and practices by preparing and reviewing appropriate general ledger entries and standard reconciliations.
- Developing and documenting business procedures to ensure compliance with policies, systems, and controls that safeguard company assets and produce timely reliable financial reports.
- Researching and implementing tools and procedures that support an environment of continuous improvement affecting the company’s accounting, management, and reporting standards.
- Preparing financial forecasts and working with management to ensure sufficient capital is available to meet planned capital expenditures and working capital needs.
- Maintaining accurate inventory level and cost analysis by vendor account.
- Hiring, training, and supervising other staff involved with accounting and finance functions as appropriate.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports.
- Guiding the controller, treasury, accounting, tax, and internal audit functions toward scale and efficiency.
- Directly responsible for all accounting systems and functions Manage, mentor and develop direct reports and accounting team, manage appropriate delegation and allocation of workload, proactively anticipate and effectively resolve problems
- Design, establish and maintain the accounting team organizational structure and staffing
- Effectively execute accounting functions while leading continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function
- Provide day-to-day accounting guidance to executive leadership and operating teams across the globe
- Lead the monthly and quarterly close process and perform/oversee month-end journals and associated balance sheet account reconciliations
- Assist in the preparation of monthly income statement analysis schedules for senior management
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Statement Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Management Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Accounting Operations Management (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Financial Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Staff Management (Soft Skills)
- Budget Coordination (Hard Skills)
41. Controller, Horizon Valley Enterprises, Topeka, KS
Job Summary:
- Define, establish, deploy and administer financial reporting systems and controls consistent with Corporate Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with company expenditure and internal audit requirements
- Provide management with analytical assistance, advice and service in the preparation of all financial aspects of business planning which includes manpower projections, capital equipment planning and pricing decisions
- Interpret financial planning, forecasting and measurement requirements of the division
- Manage the organizational conception and implementation of comprehensive pricing and costing models
- Participate in the management review of pricing
- Review and submit to appropriate management market and product analysis reports
- Review cost, sales, income, bookings, backlog, manpower, material and other related data
- Review departmental labor and expense budgets and oversee corrective action
- Complete monthly Division financial reporting and forecast reports consistent with Corporate requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial review for the management team
- Work with management to establish budget and cash flow forecasts
- Keep the Division senior management abreast of any issues that may adversely affect the Division's financial operations, including sales, income, inventory valuation and transactions, accounting irregularities, or any illegal behavior or violation of finance policies and procedures by any coworker
- Ensure personnel actions are consistent with Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and other related company policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
Skills on Resume:
- Financial Reporting Systems (Hard Skills)
- Analytical Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Financial Planning Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Pricing and Costing Models (Hard Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Budget Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Cash Flow Forecasting (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Management (Soft Skills)