Assistant Controller

Toot'n Totum; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toot'n Totum is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Finance team in Texas. The role includes overseeing finance and accounting activities, managing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial management skills and effective communication abilities, with a focus on collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in public accounting preferred.
• Strong financial management skills and business acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Engage in cash and banking oversight and management.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

At Toot 'n Totum, we 're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

As a key member of the Finance team, the Assistant Controller is responsible for oversight of finance, accounting and reporting activities. The Assistant Controller is hands-on, with a successful track record in setting & executing priorities, providing financial support and building strong relationships with those served.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

• Assist and support the Controller and VP of Finance with Financial Planning and Analysis for multiple entities to include the following:
• Manage general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Work closely with operations and administrative departments to optimize financial performance.
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Engage in cash and banking oversight and management.
• Formalize the analysis and review of GL accounts.
• Evaluate current internal controls and recommend revisions as required.
• Ensure state fuel tax payments are paid timely.
• Ensure compliance with all state sales and use taxes.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of best practice systems for corporate accounting and management in general.
• Maintain supportive relationships with all third-party administrators.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with tax at a federal and state level.
• Support and facilitate organizational changes, continuous improvement, and communication.
• Establish and foster relationships with management and all team members that will enable the Finance function to be viewed as an integral part of the business.
• Embody personal leadership qualities through the following: Be in the moment to ensure authentic and humanistic interactions. Continuously volunteer discretionary effort and model desired behaviors to drive business results while also leveraging and respecting separate realities. Be curious in interactions, have courageous conversations with others when needed, and take personal accountability for all responsibilities.
• Demonstrate and embody the following company values throughout the course of employment: 1) Guest Ready, 2) Honor & Value, 3) Quick, Clean & Convenient, 4) Ownership, 5) Team-Focused.
• Possess a service mindset; strive to achieve experiences worth repeating.
• Participate in and follow all Toot’n Totum policies, guidelines, and procedures (Safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Acts with integrity, professionalism and have a proven track record of maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong financial management skills and business acumen.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving skills; strong business acumen and curiosity.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate well with all levels in the organization, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated Accounting and/or Payroll experience.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, strong self-concept, and ability to make decisions.
• Comfortable working under pressure at times; self-starter.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; strong attention to detail skills.
• Decisive at making decisions and operates at a strategic level.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting required.
• 2-3 years’ experience of public accounting experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Activity Requirements: Able to stand, walk, sit, talk/hear, push/pull, bend/stoop, crouch/kneel taste/smell, balance, twist/reach, carry, grasp with hands, squat and use a keyboard.
• Lifting Requirements: Push, lift, pull and hold up to 25 pounds regularly; up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Hearing Requirements: Able to hear alarms, communication equipment & verbal instructions.
• Cognitive Requirements: Complex reading, writing, math & speech skills. Must be able to speak, read, write & understand the English language. Requires the ability to complete clerical and analytical tasks, function under stress, memorize information and make independent decisions.
• Vision Requirements: General vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Movement Requirements: Able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. Able to grasp and utilize manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination. Periods of prolonged sitting may be required on occasion.
• Repetitive Motion(s): Regularly & repetitively use both feet and both hands.
• Environmental Factors: General, fast-paced office environment to include numerous distractions like others talking, office equipment noise and phones ringing.

Toot'n Totum and its affiliated companies provides a drug-free workplace.

Toot'n Totum and its affiliated companies are an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.