Controller

Job Title: Controller 

Full-time: 8hrs/day, 40hrs/week
Work Shift: EST

Job Overview:

Do you love finance? We are looking for an experienced controller who will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial management of the organization. The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting operations, production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of accounting records.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Developing internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities.
• Coordinating and directing budgeting, procurement, investment activities, and financial planning.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Establishing and maintaining financial controls with the accounting department.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and risk analysis.
• Guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Providing support to management, particularly in commercial and financial matters.
• Creating reports that help senior leadership understand company financials.
• Being responsible for the company general ledger.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.

• Controllers must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills. 
• Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Requires knowledge of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Proven work experience in accounting or a related field.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking.
• Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Proven experience in financial project management.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel, and spreadsheet.
• Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.
• Knowledge of federal regulation on taxes and reporting.
• Deep understanding of finance.
• Candidates with master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or professional accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) or chartered global management accountant (CGMA) is a plus.