Strategic Controller — Lead Finance, GAAP & Consolidations

JPJ Staffing; Fresno (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Daycare benefits

Job summary

A staffing firm located in California seeks a Controller to guide its financial practices and oversee the accounting department. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing the monthly and quarterly close process, and overseeing audits. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, CPA preferred, and extensive experience in accounting, with at least 7-10 years in the field and a minimum of 2-3 years as a Controller. Candidates should be motivated, flexible, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of related accounting experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in the role of Controller.
• Experience accounting for multiple, related entities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process.
• Responsible for internal and external audits.

Skills

Solid understanding of GAAP

Ability to identify deficiencies

Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements

Multi-tasking

Strong teamwork ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA (strongly preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Controller
Department: Accounting
Supervisor: Chief Accounting Officer
Status: At will, Full Time, Exempt (Professional)
WC Code: 8810 - Clerical/Office
EEO Class: 2 - Professionals
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with afterhours as needed

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement and daycare benefits. Position Description:
Under the supervision of the CAO, the Controller directs the financial and accounting practices of the Company. Oversees accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and business plans. Manages the accounting department activities and provides leadership, training and supervision within the department. Responsible for system procedures and internal controls and ensures timely and accurate preparation of financial and operational reports for management.

Essential Functions/Accountabilities:
Oversee the preparation of individual company and consolidating divisional financial statements and related footnotes
Manage the monthly and quarterly close process and prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for internal use and for submission to the companies’ banks.
Account for major transactions, research and analyze accounting data
Works with the CAO in the oversight of AP, AR and payroll functions
Responsible for management of internal and external audits and reviews
Preparation of proforma calculations as needed
Oversee annual budgets and quarterly monitoring of results
Report to management findings and recommendations related to the financial operations.


Supervisory Responsibility:
This position manages staff and senior accountants in the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within those positions.
Work Environment:
This job operates within the professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time at will position, and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:.0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.

Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Work Authorization:
Must be eligible to work in the United States

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of related accounting experience and 2-3 years in the role of Controller; CPA strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of GAAP, financial statements, including cash flow and full-disclosure footnotes.
Thorough knowledge of and experience in preparing consolidated financial statements
Experience in accounting for multiple, related entities a plus.
Ability to identify deficiencies and recommend and implement solutions.
Successful candidate will be highly motivated, self-starter, driven, flexible and a genuine team player. Candidate must be able to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment.