Controller

The Kinsley Group; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The Kinsley Group, a family-owned generator service, sales and rentals leader in the Northeast, seeks a Controller to supervise and organize financial functions, including reporting, closings, planning and analysis, billing, payroll, and cash flow management.

The Controller will lead a team, coordinate with CFO, manage internal and external relationships, and implement process improvements while upholding the company’s core values. Comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Five+ years managing accounting staff and directing employees
• Proficient in AR, AP, GL, sales tax preparation and filing, financial reporting, banking, payroll, and internal auditing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making
• Experience with Great Plains Accounting software and Paylocity preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficient in business computing, Excel, financial reporting software, and Power BI
• Budgeting and cost-control experience within corporate finance

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports in compliance with US GAAP and regulations
• Manage revenue recognition and estimates at completion (EAC) with project teams
• Lead annual budget preparation with CFO and oversee month-end/ year-end closes
• Provide monthly variance analysis and explain variances to department owners
• Drive process improvements to increase transactional efficiency
• Coordinate and supervise billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Investigate transactions, provide recommendations, and implement improvements
• Assist with 401k and Health Savings Accounts administration
• Support salary administration and equitable compensation practices
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors
• Manage relationships with accountants, bankers, vendors, insurers, and attorneys
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Sales Tax

Financial Reporting

Banking

Payroll

Internal Auditing

Power BI

Excel

Confidentiality

Budgeting

Tools

Great Plains

Paylocity

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Kinsley Group is seeking a Controller to join their team! The Controller is responsible for supervising and organizing various financial functions, including financial reporting, monthly and annual financial closings, financial planning and analysis, billing, banking, payroll, benefits costing and payments, and accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Additionally, they oversee the employees performing these tasks, all while upholding and exhibiting the company’s core values.

Kinsley Group, a family-owned business, has been an industry leader in generator service, sales and rentals for over 60 years. We are a REHLKO generator distributor headquartered in East Granby, CT with locations throughout the northeast. At Kinsley, we are dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations in an environment that is enjoyable and rewarding.

Controller Requirements And Responsibilities

• Accurate financial report preparation in compliance with regulatory agencies, US GAAP requirements, and all local, state, and federal laws
• Manage the revenue recognition practices including contact accounting estimates at completion (EAC) in compliance with US GAAP and working with the project management team.
• Lead the annual budget preparation in coordination with the CFO, year-end/month-end closes & reviews, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial transactions
• Provide monthly variance analysis and work with department owners to explain variances
• Lead and drive process improvements with the finance supervisors to improve transactional efficiency
• Coordinate and supervise general accounting activities, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Perform research and investigation of transactions affecting financial data, formulate recommendations, and implement them
• Assist with administration of the company’s 401k plan and Health Savings Accounts
• Assist in salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity
• Provide daily planning, organization, direction, and coordination of financial groups
• Supervise purchasing, credit approval, payroll, and cash flow processes
• Establish appropriate financing for day-to-day operating needs and monitor cash flow and working capital
• Coordinate annual reviews with external auditors
• Manage internal and external relationships with accountants, bankers, collection agencies, insurance agents, attorneys, vendors, and agencies
• Perform other related duties as required

Preferred Controller Skills And Experience

• Five+ years of experience managing an accounting staff, including hiring, training, directing, and evaluating employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Proficient in AR, AP, GL, sales tax preparation and filing, financial reporting, banking, payroll, and internal auditing
• Strong analytical skills, utilizing various business math formulas and statistical equations to interpret reports.
• Effective problem-solving skills, identifying and resolving issues promptly
• Experience with Great Plains Accounting software and Paylocity preferred
• Has the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in business computing, excel, financial reporting software, and PowerBI
• Cost-consciousness, working within budgets and implementing cost-saving measures

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $135,000 to $175,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, certifications, location, and other business-related factors.

Kinsley Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance programs, and other company-sponsored benefits.