Controller

Company: The Loving Group
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

Description: Company ProfileWork for the fastest growing landscape company in the country!LOVING () are a premier provider of landscape and hardscape services to the residential homebuilder industry. We pride ourselves on being innovative; always striving to create a better product and service for our customer. We know that our employees are the key to our success that is why we are constantly creating new and improved ways to develop our talent. Having a benefits package that is competitive within our industry is important to attracting and retaining the best talent; that is why we offer a fun yet challenging work environment, work-life balance, flexible work schedules, paid time off and health insurance to name a few.Job SummaryThe position of Controller is open at our Corporate Office located in Gastonia, NC.The ideal candidate is an energetic, positive-thinking and motivated individual with high quality standards and an appropriate skill set. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for high-level accounting, managerial accounting and managing the financial activities of the company. As head of the Accounting department, the Controller will manage and supervise all aspects of Accounting and will assist in the development of our current accounting personnel, internal control policies, procedures and financial planning.Salary commensurate to experience.Key Responsibilities--- Planning, developing, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions to safeguard the company's financial assets--- Manage all aspects of accounting, including but not limited to: billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, AP, AR, budgeting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition and any required special projects--- Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results--- Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements--- Work with various level of management on communication, support and financial analysis--- Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements--- Fully manage, assist and co-ordinate all of our company's cash flow--- Manage our current accounting staff to coordinate activities with our external auditors (including year-end review or audit)--- Take ownership of our internal costing and customer price books--- Providing Leadership with information to make key business decisions--- Managing the budget process and financial forecasting--- Assessing the current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes and systems--- Evaluating current internal control systems and manage inter-company transactions--- Provide tax strategy and oversee and ensure multi state sales and use tax are filed accurately--- Development and monitoring business performance metrics--- Monitoring regulatory reporting, assisting with tax planning and compliance--- Training, managing and retaining skilled accounting staff--- Work on ad hoc projects as needed or directed--- Additional Controller duties as neededCompetencies--- Process Management--- Team Building and Growth--- Budgeting--- Standard Development--- Financial Acumen--- Data Analysis--- Performance Management--- Team ManagementDisclaimerThe noted responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list as additional duties may be required as determined by the applicable company leader.This company participates in E-Verify where applicable.PM20. Requirements: Physical Requirements--- Perform physical activity such as lifting, stooping, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, crouching, and reaching in an office environment--- Utilize key equipment found in a typical office environment (computer, copier, filing systems, etc.)Education/Experience/Skills--- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field.--- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a controller.--- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (required).--- Previous experience managing an Accounting team required.--- Unwavering values and high standards of ethics, integrity and trust.--- Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.--- Excellent Excel skills with experience in Accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.--- Proven experience working with Operational and Accounting software integration between Quickbooks and Salesforce will be given strong consideration.--- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)--- Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards and state/national regulations--- Strong attention to detail--- Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills--- Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations--- Ability to work with senior Leadership Team as well as mentor/lead other team members

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