Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller Reports to: CFO Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt Summary Responsible for oversight of the company’s accounting functions, including, general accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, month-end close process, financial reporting and analysis, treasury/cash management, internal controls, tax administration, license/permit management, and property insurance administration.
Will also assist CFO in annual budget and periodic forecasting.
Essential Functions Manages all corporate accounting activities and policies.
Supervises the accounting team, ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides leadership to staff and maximizes employee skill development.
Indirectly trains, supervises, and develops field-based accounting team.
Develops, analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting data.
Evaluates operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and the overall fiscal soundness and operational effectiveness of the company.
Prepares accurate and timely daily/weekly/monthly/annual financial statements and consolidations for review.
Ensures reconciliations of the bank accounts and other Balance Sheet accounts are performed monthly.
Prepares documentation for the successful completion of annual audit and tax returns prepared by outside CPA firms.
Oversees treasury/cash management, serves as account signatory, as well as drives cash flow improvements.
Maintains banking relationships and assists with financing needs.
Assists in establishing economic objectives and policies.
Participates in financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and other taxes.
Ensures compliance with US GAAP.
Assists with implementation of new accounting standards and controls.
Has primary “ownership” of the financial systems in the corporate office as well as in the field operations.
Liaises with agency and consulting partners in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Minimum of 7 years advanced experience in accounting field with complete knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, and principles.
CPA, CMA or advanced professional degrees/certifications preferred.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP accounting.
Ability to supervise and motivate staff in all accounting functions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal - ability to present data in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders and management.
Possesses drive, high energy, maturity, professionalism, and ability to work under pressure and deliver results that are timely and accurate.
Relevant industry experience working for a small to medium sized growth-oriented company in a multi-unit/multi-state hospitality/recreation based environment preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience as a “power user” of NetSuite.