Controller - Warwick, RI

Position Summary

The Controller will work closely with the President/CEO and other department heads to maintain a well-organized general ledger and financial statements while adhering to US GAAP compliance.  As well as develop and institute controls and procedures to protect the Company’s assets and ensure all accounting records are complete and accurate.

 

Results oriented, hands-on professional with the ability to deal effectively and interact well with customers, subcontractors/vendors, Executive Board, and employees. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

 

Objectives:

-Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
-Guide financial decisions by applying Company policies and procedures to current economic landscape.
-Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
-Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
-Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.

 

Essential Functions of the Position

-Establish (in coordination with the President/CEO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis.
-Champion data-driven decision making in the Company.  Closely monitor Company’s financial health performance and provide recommendations and take action to improve and increase Company’s profitability.
-Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
-Hands-on-general accounting activities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, compliance, bank reconciliations, daily banking, inventory controls, and audits.
-Plans and directs the development, implementation, and operation of accounting systems and procedures to reduce costs and obtain improved information as well as enforce internal controls to maximize protection of Company assets and workflows.
-Provide management with information and metrics vital to the decision-making process to affect positive change.
-Produce financial-status reports for senior management to help improve operational efficiency and aid in the Company’s growth.
-Direct and managing work associated with tax compliance and planning, and interfaces with external CPA firm.
-Keep abreast of variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
-Provide financial analyses as needed: capital investments, cost pricing decisions and new customer/business alignments.
-Assist in development and support short and long-term operational strategies
-Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
-Budgeting and financial controls; develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
-Prepare internal and external financial statements not limited to: recording disbursements, expenses, tax payments, sales, earnings, cash balances.
-Ensure all transactional activities are conducted smoothly not limited to: payables, receivables, chart of accounts, debt payments, cash disbursements, accruals, reconciliations, payroll
-Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget and maintains an orderly accounting filing system.
-Posts all required monthly journal entries, reconciles balance sheets and inventory, performs overhead allocations.
-Evaluates, recommends, develops, and implements policies, procedures, and systems related to Company efficiency, productivity and internal controls, including SOX compliance.
-Oversee and support the Accounting Team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity by making meaningful time investments with selecting, developing, training, and managing the performance of this team.
-Maintain all safety standards.
-Support other departments as necessary.
-Perform additional assignments in accordance with the President/CEO’s direction.
-Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises all staff within the accounting department.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education, Experience, and Skills

-Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field, Master’s or CPA certification preferred
-10 or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
-Thorough knowledge of financial planning and budgeting, banking processes, contracting, billing, collections, benefits/health renewal process, insurances, 401k administration, audits
-Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
-Exemplary history of financial project management
-Highly organized with strong emphasis on self-motivation, analytical skills, and an independent thinker
-Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal customers
-Strong leadership skills with a positive attitude
-Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
-Capable of multi-tasking and the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
-Exhibits keen problem-solving and listening skills
-Attention to detail with excellent data management skills
-Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools
-Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel (including VLookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
-Reliable transportation

 

Language Skill

-Ability to read and write English.
-Cultural sensitivity is necessary to work with a diverse population.

 

Physical Demands and Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

This position requires the employee to sit and/or stand for much of the day.  Constant hearing, seeing, talking, communicating, reading, writing, and typing in an indoor environment.

 

Must be able to handle a moderate level of stress.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

This position will be working in an office environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at The Claflin Company is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

The Claflin Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is The Claflin Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

 

To apply, please email us at: [email protected]