Description Are you an experienced Controller with expertise in tax preparation, full-cycle accounting, and a knack for thriving in complex financial scenarios? Our client is actively seeking a Controller to play a pivotal role in their operations, centered in the Trucking and Real Estate development sectors. As the successful candidate, you will lead in tax preparation, manage all aspects of accounting, and provide valuable insights through variance analysis. Your proficiency in QuickBooks will contribute to establishing a robust accounting system, ERP implementation is highly preferred. Comfortable with adaptability and being a hands-on leader. In the long term, you'll play a key role in planning and executing office space expansion. Ideally, candidates with experience in Commercial Real Estate or the Trucking industry are preferred. You will be responsible for establishing a close process, building process and procedures and owning the month end close process. If you are interested in the opportunity please apply online with your resume.How you will make an impact
Present monthly financial reports
Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly
Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time
Review deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
Requirements - Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
CPA or MBA preferred
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Candidate must possess first-rate analytical, quantitative and social skills
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
Foundational knowledge in Month-end Journal Entries
Comprehensive knowledge of financial analysis
Financial statement preparation experience required
General familiarity with Metric Reporting
Proven knowledge of Full Cycle Accounting
Practical knowledge of KPI Reporting
Journal entries experience
Banking credit analysis experience
Well-founded grasp of metrics
Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
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