Divisional Controller

Korn Ferry Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Divisional Controller to lead the month-end close, forecast and budget processes and ensure accuracy in external reporting. The role requires collaboration with distribution centers, division management, and the corporate office to maintain control and policy compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in Accounting or Finance, active CPA, and 10+ years in accounting or finance, with construction industry experience.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA.
• Work Experience: 10+ years in an accounting or finance role; public accounting experience ok.
• Construction industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively completing the month–end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis and special project assignments.
• Timely and accurate month-end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Compose a monthly forecast and participate in annual budget.
• Ensure payroll and related functions for hourly and salaried personnel comply with company policies.

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance; Active CPA

Job description

The Divisional Controller is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting. The Divisional Controller is responsible for meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.

The Divisional Controller will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to insure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Effectively completing the month–end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
• Timely and accurate completion of month end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Compose a monthly forecast and participate in annual budget
• The Divisional Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division.
• Under the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for ensuring payroll and functions related to hourly and salaried personnel are adhered to.

Decision Making:

The Divisional Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Divisional Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.

Requirements:

• Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA.
• Work Experience: 10+ years in an accounting or finance role, public accounting experience will also be considered.
• Construction industry experience required (from directly working for a business that has a construction component to their business or from Construction clients in public accounting).

Compensation:

$120,000 - $150,000 salary plus bonus