Controller - HMM - Leap Brands

Leap Brands is currently seeking a Controller for our client's franchisor platform in Florida.  The Controller will be responsible for all aspects of Accounting including budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, asset protection, tax compliance, forecasting and more.

Responsibilities: 

• Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with established guidelines. Monitors and controls cash flow and operating forecast.
• Creates annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the financial objectives.
• Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations
• Supporting the Company’s tax consultants to oversee the preparation and filing of the various tax returns and quarterly and annual tax provisions, and ensuring all appropriate tax payments are processed timely. 
• Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations. 
• Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
• Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
• Managing all aspects of the annual financial audit and quarterly reviews, including serving as the primary contact for the external auditors, the preparation of all requested information and the overall timeline of the audit activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• CPA highly desired
• 10 years of accounting experience within a growing organization
• 5 years of experience within the home services industry
• Strong experience with financial modelling, budgeting, cash management and forecasting
• Strong background in all aspects of accounting and tax

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