Controller

SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for directing the accounting operations, including the developing and maintaining the accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Federal Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and advisory organizations.  Directs and plans the maintenance of fiscal records and preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings.  Establishes or recommends major economic objectives and policies for company management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and maintain documented policies, procedures and processes for the Accounting department to include A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, inventory accounting and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly analysis of accounts, capital investments, pricing decisions, contract negotiations and the production of reports.
• Direct and advise on preparation of department budgets and forecasts and report significant variances to management.
• Responsible for managing cash and treasury functions.
• Manage lines of insurance and banking affiliations to develop relationships and keeping the company within all covenants and ratios at all times.
• Provide strategic financial advice and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization.
• Monitor income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Ensure timely processing of accounts payable, collections, bank reconciliations, and that reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable invoices.
• Perform cost accounting for managing and understanding company’s financials and how to drive profits.
• Oversees determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the company’s value.
• Issue timely and complete financial statements, tax projections, and corporate annual reports.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Maintain chart of accounts, orderly accounting filing system and system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Respond to CEO and EVP as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate their financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of regulatory and special reports.