Financial Controller

The Rivett Group; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rivett Group is seeking a Controller to provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers, evaluating and reporting data to guide decisions. You will implement controls, monitor budgets, and support long-term operation strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field with 5+ years in senior accounting or finance leadership and CPA is a plus. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field required.
• Five or more years as a senior accounting or finance manager.
• Five+ years of business tax preparation experience.
• Professional certification (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue, costs and budgets.
• Establish benchmarks, budgets, monitoring and reports on a bi-weekly to annual cycle.
• Implement consistent accounting policies across programs and ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparation of federal and state income taxes for multiple entities.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to protect assets and workflows.
• Lead and support the accounting team to ensure productivity.
• Ensure regulatory reporting and compliance are followed.
• Assist with financial project management and banking data analysis.
• Understand banking processes and financial data reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Rivett Group is looking for a Controller to provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing and reporting appropriate data points. Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape. Develop, implement and maintain financial controls and guidelines. Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis and corrective actions. Help develop and support short- and long-term operation strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
2. Establish, in coordination with the Chief Accounting Officer, financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring and reporting standards on bi-weekly, monthly and annual basis.
3. Implement consistent accounting policies, practices and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
4. Assist in preparation and review of federal and state income taxes for multiple entities. Prepare internal memos, written correspondence/guidance and other documents for submission to the IRS or Treasury Department.
5. Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures and workflows.
6. Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
7. Ensure regulations and compliance reporting are followed.
8. Assist with financial project management.
9. Understand banking processes and financial data analysis.

Job Requirements

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent muti-task and organizational skills.
• Must be dependable and professional
• Excellent attention to detail.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field. Five or more years of experience as a senior level accounting or finance manager. Five or more years of business tax preparation experience.

Preferred but not Required Qualifications

Professional certification (Certified Public Accountant).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises the accounting department.