Corporate Controller

Christie Lites; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie Lites is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee month-end reporting and the finance team. You will supervise the production of monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and net debt reports, review adjustments, and coordinate with the VP Finance for consolidated results.

You will approve journal entries, manage internal audits, implement general ledger software with vendors, and close periods in Sage.

Qualifications

• Holds an accounting designation from an accredited university.
• Approximately 10 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of all accounting principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of AR and AP functions and month-end closing.
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in defining, documenting, and implementing accounting and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Experience with accounting software applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Net Debt reports.
• Review adjustments posted to period ends.
• Review all financial reports for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Approve journal entries and reconciliations.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate direct reports annually.
• Coordinate with CFO/VP Finance for consolidation.
• Plan and support internal financial audits.
• Oversee general ledger software implementation and maintenance.
• Close month-end periods in Sage.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Integrity

Mentorship

Education

Accounting designation

Tools

Sage

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Produces accurate and timely financial statements and manages the Finance team.

• PRODUCE MONTH-END FINANCIAL REPORTS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS BY:
• Oversee the production of monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Net Debt Reports.
• Review adjustments posted to period ends.
• Coordinate with VP Finance for Sunlarus Energy Sales for inclusion of results in consolidated financial statements.
• Review all financial reports for accuracy and compliance with internal and external accounting guidelines.
• APPROVE JOURNAL ENTRIES AND RECONCILIATIONS BY:
• Review and approve all journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with the Responsibility Matrix.
• TRAIN, SUPERVISE AND EVALUATE DIRECT REPORTS BY:
• Annually review and evaluate direct reports performance.
• Contribute to a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement.
• Train staff as appropriate.
• MANAGE THE INTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY:
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver required documentation and schedules to the financial audit team in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the financial auditors.
• Escalate issues to the CFO as they arise.
• MANAGE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL BY:
• Perform implementation of general ledger software and work with the related third-party vendors.
• PERFORM ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE GENERAL LEDGER SOFTWARE BY:
• Closing out and rolling month end periods in SAGE.

Requirements

Personal Attributes

• Level-headed problem solver
• Works well with others
• Honesty and integrity
• Responsibility
• Detail oriented and deadline focused
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team leadership abilities

Professional Attributes

• Holds an accounting designation from an accredited university
• Approximately 10 years of related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of all accounting principles and practices
• Strong understanding of AR and AP functions and month-end closing
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships
• Proficiency in defining, documenting, and implementing accounting and processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Experience with accounting software applications