Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Overview

Position Summary:

Provides counsel and advice to the organization of division management, and plans and directs the functions of general and cost accounting activities, payroll, and financial planning and analysis activities. Manages the financial analysis activities and provides for the analysis and interpretation of past, present, and indicated future results of the organization, relating to sales, costs, profits, and rate of return. Manages and provides for financial planning and budget preparation and follow-up controls and comparisons relating to both short-term and long-term plans for the business unit.

Manages design and implementation of financial information systems, seeks ways to improve financial reporting and controls. Provides information support for the preparation and filing of tax returns. Manages general and cost accounting activities in performing all general ledger functions and keeps custody of accounting books, records and forms. Manages payroll activities. Oversees preparation of internal accounting and financial reports for management and directors.

Manages preparation and timely filing of all accounting and financial reports for governmental and regulatory agencies. Annually develops departmental objectives and recommends short-term and long-term plans with respect to improving the effectiveness of assigned functions.

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
• Produce timely and accurate financial statements and reports
• Prepare annual budgets
• Analyze variances from budget and/or forecast and communicate significant issues in a timely manner
• Update forecasts to accurately project revenues, expenses, and cash
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred
• Establish and routinely analyze costs of inventory
• Routinely review and communicate job and product costing
• Calculate and regularly communicate financial and operating metrics
• Provide financial analyses as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Prepare journal entries
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Maintain monthly audits
• Maintain fixed assets
• Oversee payables to ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Oversee receivables to ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain an orderly electronic accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Assist with HR-related tasks, such as payroll, benefits administration and handling routine employee inquiries
• Lead and direct the work of others
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience and
  
  Education:
• Bachelor’s degree with 12-15 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 10-13 years of experience
• At least 4 years in a management capacity
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office software and Windows operating system
• Working knowledge of general office procedures, filing systems, data entry techniques and business equipment
• Ability to thrive in a changing, fast-paced growing and dynamic business
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Physical Requirements:
• Extended screen time
• Long periods of sitting
• Potentially long hours

• Manages subordinate management and/or experienced professionals who exercise significant latitude and independence
• Often heads one or more departments
• Plans, conducts and supervises assignments, generally involving larger and more important projects or multiple projects
• Evaluates and determines changes in methods or procedures in assigned area of responsibility
• Determines candidates for employment/termination
• Conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff
• Responsible for the application of company…