Strategic Financial Controller

Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top service company in Santa Cruz, CA, is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial management including budget preparation and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in finance, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in QuickBooks. This position offers the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment. Join a company that values its employees and thrives on mutual respect.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Finance Manager or Controller.
• 10 years' experience with accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with general ledger functionalities and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage company's accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare reports on budget and financial forecasts.

Skills

Finance Management

Accounting Procedures

Budget Preparation

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

About The Financial Controller Position

We are looking for a skilled Financial Controller who will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation. An ideal candidate will be hands on, responsive, and able to handle multiple competing priorities with urgency. The Controller will work with all various levels within the company and work well in a team environment. You will review and develop our internal control policies and procedures as well as perform financial risk management. Flexible in/out of office work schedule.

• Review and organize the entire stack of company's accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition, GL and Counsel
• Review existing technical accounting issues and develop measures to optimize them
• Create and document business processes and accounting policies to optimize internal controls
• Manage the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and and prepare reports on the results
• Oversee company's month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Create timely monthly financial statements and present them to company's executives and top managers
• Ensure the compliance with state reporting requirements, applicable laws and tax filings
• Payroll functions
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

About The Financial Controller Position

We are looking for a skilled Financial Controller who will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation. An ideal candidate will be hands on, responsive, and able to handle multiple competing priorities with urgency. The Controller will work with all various levels within the company and work well in a team environment. You will review and develop our internal control policies and procedures as well as perform financial risk management. Flexible in/out of office work schedule.

Financial Controller Responsibilities Are

• Review and organize the entire stack of company's accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition, GL and Counsel
• Review existing technical accounting issues and develop measures to optimize them
• Create and document business processes and accounting policies to optimize internal controls
• Manage the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and and prepare reports on the results
• Oversee company's month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Create timely monthly financial statements and present them to company's executives and top managers
• Ensure the compliance with state reporting requirements, applicable laws and tax filings
• Payroll functions
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Financial Controller Requirements Are

• 5 years' experience of working as a Finance Manager or Controller position
• 10 years' experience with accounting procedures and principles
• Significant experience with general ledger functions, the month-end/year end close process and financial statements management
• Good knowledge of accounting software and QuickBooks. Should have strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace and tech ability in paperless environment.
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
  
  

We are Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 5000 Fastest Growing Company for five consecutive years We care about our customer and we care about our team. Come work for a company that respects its employees for their individual talents and abilities! We are looking for amazing people to join our team. Check us out at www.bellowsservice.com.