Controller

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Controller - High Point / Thomasville area

We have partnered with a multistate equipment dealer to hire an experienced Controller who will work closely with CFO to oversee the team and execute the corporate accounting function for this national organization. He or she will maintain the general ledger, process and record business transactions and execute month-end close. The design and implementation of efficient and effective accounting and finance processes and procedures is key, as is the ability to develop and maintain routine and ad hoc financial reports for presentation to executive leadership. This is an organization that continues to grow both organically and through acquisitions efforts, and the opportunity for ongoing career growth is exponential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team including an Accounting Supervisor, Staff Accountant and an Accounts Payable team
• Preparation of general ledger entries, recording company transactions and managing balance sheet and account reconciliation
• Manage and execute the full month-end close process and monthly financial reporting activities, including financial statements and business review analysis for presentation to senior management
• Gather the information and perform data analysis to execute forecasting and budgeting activities
• Manage leases and fixed assets, including depreciation schedules
• Partner with the CFO to manage the annual budget process
• Responsibilities include administering payroll review with ability to step in when needed as payroll backup
• Assist with development and implementation of the internal audit function and support both internal and external audit prep work and management of audit
• Ability to travel up to 25% to multistate locations as needed

Qualifications

• Intermediate understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Applicable knowledge of revenue recognition principles, fixed asset rules, and matching concepts
• Comprehensive working knowledge of MS Office Suites including advanced knowledge of Excel (V-Lookup, PivotTables)
• Active CPA license, or licensure in progress with expected completion

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license or actively in the process of completing the CPA exam
• 3 7 years of experience in public or corporate accounting (or audit)
• Valid driver s license and acceptable driving record is required

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 05/22/2024

 High Point,NC