The Controller/Operations Manager is a hands-on, mid-level position responsible for all finance, accounting and treasury functions of the company. In addition, the position is also responsible for developing and implementing continuous operational and systems improvements.
Oversee the Accounting, Finance and Treasury functions
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Maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and other applicable financial reporting rules and regulations, federal and state tax laws, rules and regulations
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements on a timely basis and in accordance GAAP
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Analyze business performance in relation to industry peers and provide suggestions, recommendation, and direction to management about how to outperform
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Manage annual taxable income determination and tax return filing
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Manage treasury functions including wire transfer processing, management of lines of credit and banking relationships
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Manage funding source relationships and portfolio sales
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Manage employee benefit plans and negotiate renewals with plan providers
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Manage payroll and sales commissions
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Review, negotiate and approve Company contracts and agreements
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Develop and implement a program of continuous training and development of accounting staff to ensure that financial information produced by the Accounting department is accurate, timely, and supports management requirements
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Build Accounting department talent pool/bench strength to provide for attrition and succession planning
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Establish and maintain excellent working relationships throughout all levels of the organization
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Assist in development and implementation of company budget and strategic plans
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Create long-range forecasts and maintain long-range financial plans
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Maintain strong internal controls, guidelines, Accounting department policies and procedures, and company-wide policies. Revise the Company Policy Manual as needed
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Together with senior management, develop, interpret, coordinate and communicate policies on finance, accounting, budgeting, insurance, financial/accounting systems, internal controls and auditing
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Benchmark actual expenses to historical data for trend analysis and future planning purposes
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Manage internal and external audits
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Review documentation and recommend revisions to enhance revenue opportunities and/or to minimize risk
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 5+ years of relevant financial accounting experience
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CPA required
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Strong P.C. Skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
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IT / Systems background is a plus
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Knowledge of databases, query tools, and experience developing automated systems is a plus
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Working knowledge of accounting/general ledger systems
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Knowledge of lease accounting and experience with lease accounting software is a plus
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A strategic thinker who possesses strong analytic capabilities, problem solving skills, and experience directing process automation
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A proven leader with strong presence and interpersonal skills
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Ability to recruit, hire, train, develop, manage and motivate staff
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A creative thinker experienced in leading change and driving growth
