Controller with HR Experience

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA seeks a Controller with HR experience to lead the finance function, oversee HR-related financial activities, and ensure data integrity in the accounting system.

You will implement efficient processes, prepare monthly and quarterly statements, manage fixed assets and tax reporting, and support the CFO as a backup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax.
• 10+ years of accounting, tax and/or financial auditing experience.
• Ability to present financial information to non financial individuals.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to handle last minute changes and requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage the setup of the finance department for the Company
• Oversee the financial management including HR
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial data recorded in the accounting system
• Review current processes and procedures for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures
• Prepare monthly or quarterly financial statements
• Fixed Assets – maintain fixed asset records; oversee the preparation of property tax returns
• Review and provide first level approval for all employee expense reports
• Prepare year end closing
• Prepare appropriate tax return reporting information and IRS attachments for third party tax preparers
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Administrator – ensure all deferrals from payroll to participant’s accounts are accurate, submit withdrawal/distribution forms for terminated/retired employees. Facilitate 401(k) loan requests from retirement plan
• Benefits – review and approve billings for health, life, disability, and other forms of insurance; organize and schedule annual benefits meetings; handle COBRA/State benefit continuation for separated employees
• Annual Audits – Facilitate and oversee annual financial statement audits
• Serve as a backup for the CFO

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Controller with HR Experience

Financial and Accounting

• Manage the setup of the finance department for the Company
• Oversee the financial management including HR
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial data recorded in the accounting system
• Review current processes and procedures for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures
• Prepare monthly or quarterly financial statements
• Fixed Assets – maintain fixed asset records; oversee the preparation of property tax returns
• Review and provide first level approval for all employee expense reports
• Prepare year end closing
• Prepare appropriate tax return reporting information and IRS attachments for third party tax preparers
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Administrator – ensure all deferrals from payroll to participant’s accounts are accurate, submit withdrawal/distribution forms for terminated/retired employees. Facilitate 401(k) loan requests from retirement plan
• Benefits – review and approve billings for health, life, disability, and other forms of insurance; organize and schedule annual benefits meetings; handle COBRA/State benefit continuation for separated employees
• Annual Audits – Facilitate and oversee annual financial statement audits
• Serve as a backup for the CFO

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax

• 10+ years of accounting, tax and/or financial auditing experience
• Ability to present financial information to non financial individuals
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to handle last minute changes and requests

Job Requirements/Skills

• Proficient in QuickBooks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software package