Controller - Klute Inc.

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

The controller will handle all accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. The controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. Will report to the operations manager and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
• Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
• Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time
• Process accounts and collecting payments
• Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money
• Monitor cash and funding balances
• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts
• Invoice customers for completed projects
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly
• Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review
• File monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales tax returns
• Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports
• Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts
• Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management
• Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors
• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices
• Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
• Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional controller duties as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license recommended
• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Outlook, or other system knowledge
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation; QuickBooks
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, tax law, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Attention to detail
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members

Experience

• Ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in field showing progressive job responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Disabled