Controller

Jobot; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned finance leader to oversee all accounting functions and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.

You will manage cash flow, budgets, and asset performance, while guiding a finance team and strengthening cross‑department communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing financial statements, ledgers, financials, annual budgets, and cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting with a reliable projection process.
• Optimize banking relationships and strategies to enhance cash positions.
• Oversee budgeting and monitor progress with financial metrics.
• Manage and track performance of invested assets per policy and guidelines.
• Leverage finance team strengths, define roles, and implement training.
• Strengthen internal communications and promote a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year


A bit about us:

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Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits Offering
• 401(K)
• Generous PTO
• Opportunity for advancement
  
  
  

Job Details

1. Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.
3. Manage cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes the minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
4. Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
5. Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally.
6. Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines.
7. Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
8. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
2. 5+ years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
3. Proven experience in managing financial statements, ledgers, financials, annual budgets, and cost accounting.
4. Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
5. Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
6. Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and accounting software.

Join our team and contribute to our mission while developing your career in a challenging, rewarding, and dynamic environment. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot\u2019s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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