Job Overview
The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations of the company, including financial reporting, general accounting, tax compliance, treasury functions, and internal controls. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintains compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and supports strategic business decisions through financial analysis and planning. The Controller leads the accounting department, manages accounting personnel, and collaborates closely with executive leadership on financial strategy, risk management, acquisitions, financing, and tax planning initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports for multiple related entities, including evaluating income, expense, and balance sheet accounts
- Oversee and prepare fixed asset records, construction work-in-progress schedules, and depreciation calculations
- Coordinate and perform monthly closing activities, including account reconciliations, financial reallocations, recurring journal entries, and PDI reporting and analysis
- Lead financing relationships and manage new financing, renewals, and other credit facilities
- Monitor bank accounts and review bank reconciliations and general ledger accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Oversee customer credit processes to ensure compliance with established credit approval policies and procedures, including proper authorization, documentation, and monitoring of credit limits
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax reporting requirements, government reporting obligations, and debt covenants
- Coordinate and prepare workpapers with third parties for annual financial audits, tax returns, financial projections, and related reporting requirements
- Support business and financial planning initiatives designed to optimize tax efficiency and financial performance across related entities
- Supervise accounting department personnel, including providing guidance, oversight, and performance feedback
- Oversee the administration and performance of accounting and financial software systems, including managing vendor relationships, coordinating system updates and enhancements, resolving operational issues, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and functionality
- Assist in developing, implementing, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to promote operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to oversee financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting while ensuring fiscal responsibility and organizational stability
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax compliance, audits, and accounting best practices
- Ability to evaluate financial information, identify opportunities and risks, and support long-term business objectives
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Understanding of business operations and financial drivers, with the ability to align financial decisions with organizational goals
- Proficiency in accounting systems, financial reporting tools, Microsoft Office applications, and related business technologies
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and develop effective solutions to support decision-making
- Ability to clearly communicate financial information and present findings to leadership and other stakeholders
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, compliance, and high ethical standards
- Ability to set expectations, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and support employee development
- Highly skilled in technology, with the ability to learn, implement, and adapt to an ever-evolving technology landscape
- Demonstrates hustle in a fast-paced environment by working with urgency, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and taking initiative to complete responsibilities independently
Experience, Education & Training
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required and/or prior Controller experience required
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience
- Previous leadership or management experience preferred
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Experience managing multiple entities and complex financial structures preferred