Controller

Location

Atlanta, GA | United States

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller manages and oversees the Accounting, IT, Office Administration, HR and Payroll functions. Assists CEO with the financial affairs of the organization by preparing all financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A large degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Construction accounting experience is required. Reports directly to the President & CEO. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Performs budget vs. actual analysis for the company monthly.
• Prepares various cash, AP discount and capitalization reports monthly.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable, i.e., verifies that the payables comply with company
• Reviews and approves applications for new credit arrangements.
• Books necessary journal entries monthly.
• Monitors delinquent A/R.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Performs an internal audit and reports results to the
• Strong cost accounting background with ability to perform forecasts and analysis and track gross margins.
• Communicates with company’s bank representatives regarding the initiation and monitoring of sweep accounts and the renewal of line of credit accounts.
• Prepares annual budget for equipment expenditures and tracks budget variances by department.
• Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Reviews equipment capital requests and, once approved by the CEO, prepares the check.
• Arrange for audits of company’s accounts.
• Manages all banking relationships and transfers of funds between various accounts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Directly supervises employees and fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year College degree in Accounting or Finance plus 10 years of strong direct accounting managerial experience .
• MBA & CPA license strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel software is a plus
• Knowledge and Proficiency of RFMS is also a plus
• Excellent problem solving/reasoning skills.
• Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills for interacting with team members.
• Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Effective negotiating skills.
• A whole lot of common sense, along with an excellent sense of humor.

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