Full-Time
Controller
Clark Davis Associates
Compensation Overview
$125k - $150k/yr
+ Bonus
Middlesex, NJ, USA
In Person
Category
 Accounting (1) |
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Required Skills
Forecasting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise in financial accounting principles, in-depth knowledge of accounting processes and systems
- Strong understanding of internal controls
- Experience in a consumer goods related company with sales to large national retail chains
- Proficiency in standard information technology tools, along with significant experience in an Enterprise Resource Planning systems environment
- Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic work environment
- Solid analytical and organizational abilities and effective communication skills are necessary
Responsibilities
- Establishment and implementation of accurate and efficient accounting processes and procedures.
- Delivering accurate, reliable and useful financial reporting and analysis to a variety of stakeholders including management, investors and creditors.
- Planning and supervision of year-end audit engagement and preparation of annual certified financial statements in conjunction with the company’s outside auditors.
- Support for the annual budget process, along with mid-year forecast updates to P&L’s, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
- Interfacing with the company’s outside accounting firm in the preparation of Federal and State Tax Returns.
- Developing a team of strong accounting and finance associates.
- Preparation and review of monthly financial statements. Analysis of key accounts. Documentation and enhancement of the monthly financial close and review process, and other financial processes.
- Review and evaluation of operating results, communication of key financial and operational issues to enhance business performance.
- Ensuring that reviews and reconciliations of all Balance Sheet accounts are carried out on a monthly basis.
- Leading improvement of G/L functionality and reporting by working closely with IT.
- Management of the accounting and finance team.
- Other special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- CPA strongly preferred
- Prior experience as an Assistant Controller or Controller in a small to mid-cap company a plus
- Leadership skills, with an appropriately assertive, customer-oriented approach.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.