Controller with HR Experience

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Controller with HR Experience in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will manage the finance department and oversee financial management alongside HR responsibilities.

They will be tasked with ensuring financial data integrity, preparing financial statements, and facilitating audits. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax and over 10 years of relevant experience are required for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting, tax and/or financial auditing experience.

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.
• Review current processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Maintain fixed asset records and oversee property tax returns.
• Approve employee expense reports.
• Prepare year end closing and tax return information.
• Facilitate 401(k) loan requests.
• Review billings for insurance and organize benefits meetings.
• Oversee annual financial audits.
• Serve as a backup for CFO.

Skills

Ability to present financial information to non-financial individuals

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to handle last minute changes and requests

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Software package

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

Key Qualifications

• 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