Controller

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Arms Enterprises, LLC is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting operations in a multi-state environment. The role oversees policy development, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, ensuring GAAP compliance.

You will drive accuracy, risk management, and strategic insights across the finance function. The ideal candidate has a CPA/CMA or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 10 years in senior accounting/financial management roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CMA designation or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in a senior role with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience managing an accounting team and driving process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Proven ability to produce timely, accurate financial statements and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documented accounting policies and procedures and oversee accounting department operations.
• Oversee AP/AR, bank reconciliations, debt payments, and chart of accounts administration.
• Lead the preparation of periodic financial statements, corporate reports, and budgeting/forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide data-driven financial analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

The Controller is the driven leader of all administrative and financial functions, impacting a complex, adept, and evolving enterprise. Under the umbrella of Highland Arms Enterprises, LLC markets you will serve several states.The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The incumbent will carry out responsibilities in the following areas: Management, Transactions, Reporting, Compliance, and additional accountabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Management: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; and oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of the organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives. Responsible for the administration of property, casualty, and liability insurance, including workers’ compensation policy and audits.
• Transactions: Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner; ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable; ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly; periodic bank reconciliations are completed; ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis; maintain the chart of accounts; and maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions. Ownership of banking and merchant services relationships, including relationship management, lines of credit, and payment methods.
• Reporting: Issue timely and complete financial statements; coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report; recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations; calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts; calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management; provide a system of management costs report; and provide financial analyses as needed. Job cost analysis and WIP management for the organization.
• Compliance: Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors as requested; monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants; and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Accounting designation (CPA or CMA), or an equivalent combination of related experience or education preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role, with strong interpersonal skills in managing diverse groups, motivating and developing employees, setting clear goals, and providing direct, current, and constructive feedback (positive and corrective)
• Ability to manage the accosting team.
• Ability to work in a culture of an inverted pyramid.
• Hands-on participants at all levels of the company.
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.