Controller

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to oversee the accounting and financial management of multiple companies operating across a diverse range of industries. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, excellent organizational and management abilities, and the ability to independently manage multiple entities and priorities. No Remote Work.

This is an on-premises position. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in an office environment and collaborating directly with ownership, management, employees, vendors, and outside professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for multiple companies and entities.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in QuickBooks.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow information.
• Perform monthly and year-end account reconciliations and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Monitor company cash flow, bank activity, and working capital.
• Prepare financial reports and management reports for ownership and senior management.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and communicate significant trends or issues to management.
• Manage accounting for inventory, including inventory purchases, costs, adjustments, and related reconciliations.
• Oversee accounting processes related to manufacturing and wholesale operations.
• Monitor customer receivables and vendor payables.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow projections.
• Establish and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, tax professionals, banks, insurance providers, and other outside advisors as needed.
• Assist with tax-related information gathering and ensure accounting records are properly maintained for tax compliance.
• Oversee accounting for rental real estate activities, including income, expenses, property-related transactions, and reconciliations.
• Review transactions and ensure expenses are properly classified and recorded.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and overall financial operations.
• Manage and prioritize accounting responsibilities across multiple companies while meeting deadlines.
• Provide financial information and analysis to ownership to support business decisions.
• Supervise, train, and manage accounting staff, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, with Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior-level accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong QuickBooks experience required.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple companies or entities preferred.
• Experience with wholesale, manufacturing, inventory, distribution, or real estate accounting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Strong to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, financial reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, spreadsheets, and organizing large amounts of financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy..
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to ownership and management.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Pay: $4,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person