Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The Controller position is responsible for maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. The controller also oversees cost and general accounting, accounts receivable/collection and risk management. This position is a key member of the management team, contributing to the company's financial strategy, long-term planning, and operational excellence.

• Drives operational accounting excellence.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
• Maximizes return and limits risk on cash by minimizing cash balances and making investments.
• Provides status of financial condition of the company by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local legal and GAAP requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports. Advises management of actions and potential risks.
• Arranges for audits as required and appropriate.
• Manages budget and controls expenses effectively.
• Trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and industry best practices.
• Keeps up to date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Partners with department heads to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with business objectives.

• Financial Management.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Business Acumen.
• GAAP.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Technical Capacity.
• Performance Management.
• Proficiency with financial software like Quick Books.

This position is directly responsible for leading a team of accounting employees within the department.

This job operates in a professional office/call center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Master's degree in accounting, business, finance or other related work experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium- or large-size company.
• CPA, CMA, or CFA certification preferred.

This is an exempt full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Debt Blue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Debt Blue considers applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information (GINA), age, disability, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.