Controller

MetaOption LLC; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaOption LLC is seeking a Mid-senior Controller to oversee the company’s consolidated financial statements, manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The role partners with leadership to achieve performance metrics, manage expenses, and drive job profitability.

Key duties include monthly reporting by the 10th, building robust cost accounting structures, leading ERP improvements, maintaining internal controls, coordinating with IT providers,

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and accounting close processes.
• Ability to analyze and improve accounting workflows and controls.
• ERP project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated financial statements and monthly/quarterly/annual closes.
• Develop and monitor cost accounting structures and profitability analyses.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimization for reporting accuracy.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate with IT for finance systems.
• Prepare P&L statements across units, locations, and projects.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Close

ERP

Accounting Process Improvement

CPA or CA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Controller

Skills: Financial Reporting & Accounting Close, ERP & Accounting Process Improvement, CPA or CA Public Accounting

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 5 Years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Relocation assistance: No

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Primary Purpose of Position

The Controller is responsible for the oversight, preparation, analysis, and distribution of the company's consolidated financial statements, and manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes including variance analysis to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant financial reporting. The Controller, working with other management, will have ownership of achieving company performance metrics, including expense management and job profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly reporting of all company financial results by the 10th of the month following, including general ledger and account reconciliations, fixed asset depreciation schedules, inventory controls, comparative and budgetary financial analysis, banking and cash flow, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Build and evaluate cost accounting structures for all areas of the business, identify inefficiencies, and work with department managers to implement cost improvements.
• Create, monitor, and report around budgetary controls, including providing financial analytics around all areas of financial, cost, production, operational and budgetary reporting.
• Continue to improve efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting functions and internal controls, including purchasing/accounts payable, billing/accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, etc.
• Lead the ERP implementation and optimization to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• In coordination with third-party IT service providers, oversight of information systems hardware, networking, and software services.
• Document and maintain workflow and processes for all Finance and Accounting functions, including evaluation and maintenance of the proper systems and control environment for all entities.
• Lead the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions, including supervising the accounting staff team.
• Lead annual insurance evaluations and renewal processes for all liability, property and casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance ensuring most cost-effective insurance strategies. Handle all compliance, including leases, quarry compliance, contract renewals, service agreements, IFTA reporting, license plate renewals, etc.
• Manage risk and collections of accounts.
• Approve and deposit checks and confirm positive pay.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Collaborate with operational department heads to build P&l statements for each business unit, location, and job to accurately reflect financial performance.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance, including balance sheets and P&l statements.
• Prepare and sign off on lien waivers and approve credit applications.
• Maintain equipment list and analyze the level of current portion of long-term debt in relation to current assets.
• Complete sales tax returns and real estate tax payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and loans.
• Cash management and inter-company allocations.
• Serve as a liaison to Human Resources, providing support for payroll, benefits administration, personnel updates, and upholding company policies.
• With President, support short and long-term investment objectives, including growth of existing business units, acquisition strategies, and future divestiture events. Based on these objectives, develop short and long-term capital strategies and structures which optimize balanced financial and operational performance.

Performance Expectations

• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations
• Strong numerical proficiency, organization, good problem-solving skills, and excellent use of logic.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis
• Excellent leadership skills and big-picture method in approaching tasks
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to managers at all levels
• Financial project management
• Ability to delegate tasks accordingly
• Be a role model for a positive and progressive company culture.