Accounting Controller

Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys in Atlanta, GA seeks an Accounting Controller to oversee the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, accounting operations, and internal controls. This leadership role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate financial records.

This is a full-time position based in Atlanta. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, manage general ledger, payroll, A/P, A/R, audits, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure that financial statements are accurate and comply with accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
• Coordinate the preparation of financial reports for management, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions.
• Review and ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Supervise and train accounting team members.
• Assist in the preparation of the company's budget.
• Provide financial forecasts and analysis to support business decisions.
• Monitor financial performance and identify variances from the budget.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, laws, and tax filings.
• Manage audits (internal and external), ensuring smooth and timely completion.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations.
• Advise management on financial planning and risk management strategies.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s financial systems and reporting tools.
• Implement new software or upgrades to improve accounting efficiency.
• Lead and mentor the accounting department, fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial processes align with company goals.
• Provide leadership with financial analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Offer financial insights to support business development and operational improvements.

Job description

Job Overview

The Accounting Controller is responsible for managing the financial and accounting functions of the company. This includes overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, accounting operations, internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires leadership, analytical skills, and attention to detail to maintain accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure that financial statements are accurate and comply with accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
  • Coordinate the preparation of financial reports for management, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Accounting Operations:
  • Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions.
  • Review and ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
  • Supervise and train accounting team members.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Assist in the preparation of the company's budget.
  • Provide financial forecasts and analysis to support business decisions.
  • Monitor financial performance and identify variances from the budget.
• Internal Controls and Compliance:
  • Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, laws, and tax filings.
  • Manage audits (internal and external), ensuring smooth and timely completion.
• Cash Flow and Financial Planning:
  • Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations.
  • Advise management on financial planning and risk management strategies.
• Financial Systems:
  • Maintain and enhance the company’s financial systems and reporting tools.
  • Implement new software or upgrades to improve accounting efficiency.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Lead and mentor the accounting department, fostering professional development.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial processes align with company goals.
• Strategic Decision Support:
  • Provide leadership with financial analysis to inform strategic decisions.
  • Offer financial insights to support business development and operational improvements.