Controller
Job Description
Overview of Responsibilities:
The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining effective internal controls. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to lead a team. The Controller will report directly to the President and will play a critical role in driving the financial success of the company.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidating financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
- Manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting team. Identify opportunities for professional development and training for team members.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Perform regular financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and identify opportunities for tax savings.
- Supervise payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payment to employees.
- Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations. Develop and implement strategies to optimize the company’s capital structure.
- Oversee banking relationships and serve as the main point of contact for financial requests, collateral audits and due diligence reviews.
- Design and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.Ensure the company maintains a strong control environment.
- Partner with company leadership and internal decision makers to set operational standards and drive financial compliance initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- This
is a hands-on role, and the Controller may also have responsibilities
related to legal, credit and risk management, business license renewals,
and secretary of state registrations, as well as any other Company needs
not explicitly outlined in this job description.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant Accounting experience (preferably in a startup environment) with a track record of increasing responsibility
- BS/BBA in Accounting related field, CPA preferred
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP and Excel
- Experience developing and managing a team of 5 or more people
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities with ease
- Detail-oriented and diligent
- International
accounting and state tax experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with matching eligibility
- Flexible PTO policy
- Mobile phone stipend
- Work with a passionate team of problem-solvers
Meet The Recruiter
Maggie Dunn
Direct-Hire Recruiting Manager
Burnett Specialists is consistently ranked as the number one recruiting firm in Austin by the Austin Business Journal year after year!
I've helped thousands of talented candidates with experience ranging from entry-level to c-level over the course of my professional recruiting career. My mission is to establish long-lasting relationships between newly hired employees and their employers by matching exciting job opportunities with the right candidates!
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