Position Overview
The Controller / VP, Finance will be responsible for directing an organization's accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives. Prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Controller will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day activities of the accounting group. This position will also assist in the annual development of the strategic plan for the Finance department.
Essential Job Functions
Financial reporting
Oversee and manage month-end closing process including journal entries and account reconciliation review to ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of the financial dataUnderstand and implement new accounting standards and ensure that existing standards are properly implementedPrepare accurate and timely financial analysis and reports for senior management operational reporting, bank reporting and other external stakeholders including the shareholders and board of managersPrepare appropriate dashboards on the company’s financial performance and health to facilitate decision makingO
perations
Oversee and supervise all finance and accounting functionsOversee and manage Billings, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Payroll and General Ledger functionsCash Flow management
Monitor cashflow and liquidity and manage working capital requirements of the business.Assist with budgeting and forecastingFinancial strategy
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic planning, forecasting and budgetingEvaluate financial performance and proactively recommend improvements to achieve organizational goals including reducing costs and improving profitabilityCompliance
and Risk Management
Understand and assist with the timely delivery of debt reporting requirements and reporting requirements for Private Equity sponsorsCoordination of regulatory and tax reporting as well as managing tax returnsCoordinate external audit as well as any other audits by third parties to deliver audited financialsIdentify and mitigate financial risks through developing and implementing effective and efficient controlsMaintain accurate and organized financial records and ensure data integrity across all accounting functionsLeadership and Team Management
Provide leadership, oversight and direction to the accounting and finance teamPromote and foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and accountabilityMentor, train, and develop staff to enhance skills and capabilityRequirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a CPA license
- 5-10 years of experience as a financial controller
- Telecom Experience
- Tax knowledge
- “Hands On” accounting experience in billing, revenue recognition, fixed assets, Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables
- Broad Accounting managerial experience
- Public Accounting Experience
- Experience leading external and/or internal audits.
- Proficiency utilizing financial/accounting systems and reporting packages.
- Experience working with Private Equity owners
- Purchase Price Accounting
Other Skills/Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Tactical and prepared to get hands on and involved
- Strategically minded and focused on extracting and correlating financial figures to help the business make relevant decisions, which are closely aligned with its strategic outcomes
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
- Good organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Statement of Cash Flow
- Proficiency utilizing financial/accounting systems (NetSuite experience would be preferred but not required) and reporting packages
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and reach
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
- Must have visual acuity
- Must be able to lift 0-25 pounds
