Controller

Description

SUMMARY:

The Controller is at the heart of Elligo’s operations, overseeing everything from general ledger accounting to budgeting and beyond. This role maximizes the return on Elligo’s financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. The controller is responsible for overseeing and providing support in all areas including but not limited to accounting, payroll, audit, treasury, 401k, forecasting/budgeting, data analysis, and financial reporting.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Financial Management

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all accounting operational functions.
• Manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Assesses current accounting operations and company policies, offering recommendations for improvement and implements new processes for increased efficiency as needed.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining international entity accounting policies and procedures including transfer pricing, intercompany and consolidation reporting.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects company assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
  
  

Transactions

• Manages month-end close process.
• Ensures all accounts receivables are collected promptly.
• Ensures all accounts payable are timely paid.
• Processes payroll each pay period and submits all necessary reports.
• Ensures all accounting records and documentation is properly maintained.
• Ensures accurate reporting of all international transactions including transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
  
  

Reporting

• Finalizes implementation of new ERP system and continually evaluates effectiveness of accounting and supporting systems.
• Coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements and reports for stakeholders including investors, board of directors, bank, etc.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides financial analyses as needed.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
  
  

Compliance

• Coordinates activities of all external audits, including year-end financial audits and bank audits.
• Coordinates and complies with all local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Complies with local, state, and federal legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Other Duties as required or assigned.

• Hire, supervise, and mentor team members; provide input/recommendations on organizational structure to effectively accomplish goals and objectives.
• Define and implement best practices and ensure all staff members are performing according to measurable expectations.
• Establish short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Ensure business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met according to set KPIs and established company policy.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Identify, recommend, and implement appropriate/necessary training and professional development for self and staff reporting to the position.
• Ensures adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and partners with TalentServices to address concerns appropriately.
  
  

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Positive, highly adaptable, collaborative, team player, with an entrepreneurial mind set.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Impeccable analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, draw conclusions and compile data into concise reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management applications and Microsoft 365(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint); with the ability to understand, adapt, and leverage technology to drive strategic and operational success.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Accounting designation (CPA) required
• Minimum 10 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with at least 2 years of experience in human resources/payroll
• 5 years of management experience
• Experience with NetSuite ERP System