Job Description

General Purpose:  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our growing company.  This person will work independently under the direction of the Director of Accounting.  This position will lead a talented team of accounting professionals to ensure established accounting policies and procedures are followed.  The Controller oversees accounting functions and demonstrating expertise in company-wide systems and processes.  The Controller is responsible for ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting is in compliance with US GAAP and requirements from the parent company.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Oversees the month-end, quarterly, and annual financial close process.  Plans and executes according to priorities and understanding of transaction cycles.
• Oversees timely and accurate trial balance reporting and filing deadlines. 
• Establishes and maintains internal controls and procedures in compliance with policies.
• Communicates with management outside of Accounting, facilitates solutions that affect other departments.
• Supervises accounting professionals.  Assigns responsibilities appropriately in accordance with experience and skill set.
• Maintains knowledge in US GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).  Researches technical accounting topics, and proposes solutions.
• Reads and understands parent company policies and procedures. 
• Critically evaluates accounting problems and questions, and confidently proposes solutions, after considering GAAP, company policies, company Disclosure Statements, and assessed risk.  Communicates solutions appropriate for the audience.
• Completes annual written evaluations of direct reports, in accordance with company procedures.
• Independently identifies, evaluates, and implements improvements to company accounting practices, internal controls, efficiency and reporting to increase productivity.  Communicates thoroughly with other SEAKR employees and others outside the company in this process.
• Reviews, edits, and drafts Accounting department training guides and policies. 
• Establishes and maintains knowledge of areas specified below. 
• Assists with improving ERP functionality and implementation for new accounting functions.    
• Completes special projects as determined by Director, Accounting and senior executives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the work of employees engaged in a variety of accounting functions.
• Manages remote employees effectively.
• Trains and supports career development for direct reports.
• Reviews and evaluates performance, recommending compensation increases and/or disciplinary action for direct reports.

• Trains direct reports and staff on accounting procedures, policies or technical accounting topics as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in applying US GAAP
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and job-costing
• Ability to research technical accounting and government contract compliance questions.
• Ability to think critically, analyze a problem, and propose solutions
• Knowledge of payroll processing and related laws
• Ability to communicate effectively: phone, email, chat, in person, or remote using business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar        
• Ability to quickly learn new software systems, changes to laws, regulations, and new policies
• Ability to develop and review complex Excel spreadsheets including pivot tables and formulas          
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Self-motivated, proactive, team player
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA is required.

Experience:

• Direct, hands-on experience with implementation and operation of Company-wide ERP computer systems is required.
• At least ten years of progressively more responsible, relevant experience is required.
• Experience with managing and training people is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards is desired
• Experience and skills in government contract accounting, manufacturing accounting, job costing, and SOX compliance are highly desired.