Controller

Controller

Controller

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Accentuate Staffing has partnered with a leading software company in Cary who is looking for hire a Controller to join their fast growing team.  This is a Direct Hire opportunity!

Responsibilities:

  • Directs general accounting operations supervising a staff of 5
  • Directs month-end close activity to include the timely reconciliation of balance sheet and select P&L accounts, financial reporting compliant with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Ensures the complete, accurate and timely performance of all duties to include issuance of financial statements and other metrics as requested; settlement of accounts payable; billing of customer accounts; tax and other reporting or compliance requirements of local, state or federal agencies
  • Designs, implements and maintains a comprehensive, documented set of internal controls to ensure the integrity of all data supporting financial analysis and reporting
  • Performs technical accounting research, writes accounting memorandums/position papers and leads implementation efforts for new accounting standards
  • Coordinates audits with internal and external auditors for financial statement audits, internal control audits, 401(k) plan audits or other accounting or financial related reviews of policy, procedure and processes.
  • Optimizes accounting and reporting processes for speed, agility and insight to satisfy both audit/tax/regulatory requirements and the changing needs of the business.
  • Maintains the chart of accounts and system of controls over accounting transactions and financial reporting
  • Oversees implementation and maintenance of ERP accounting modules and other associated software applications (e.g. report writers, fixed asset accounting applications, etc.)
  • Collaborates with Human Resources on payroll and benefits accounting and administration
  • Determines staffing needs; manages employee and team performance developing personnel through goal setting and capability coaching
  • Supports Financial Planning & Analysis team activities to include:   alignment of budget/forecasting methodology and software configuration with current accounting methods and ERP system configuration support for monthly variance analysis

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
  • CPA
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience; a mix of public accounting (audit) and corporate accounting experience is highly preferred.
  • 2+ years of management/supervisory experience in an accounting function highly preferred.
  • ERP system experience required; Oracle Financials highly preferred.
  • Experience with report writer software/Excel Add-in (e.g. Global Software Spreadsheet Server) highly preferred.
  • Exposure to cost allocations and standard labor rates highly preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; experience with software-as-a-service revenue recognition, software capitalization, fixed asset, and lease accounting strongly preferred.
  • Experience preparing financials per generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing footnote disclosures for completeness and accuracy.
  • Advanced knowledge of preventive and detective internal controls
  • Working knowledge of project accounting plus basic cost accounting principles (e.g. cost allocations) strongly preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills including LOOKUPS, pivot tables, complex if/then statements, etc.  Intermediate Microsoft Office productivity software skills (particularly Word & Outlook)
  • Strong documentation skills (workpapers, processes, controls, variance explanations, etc.)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a history of recognizing priorities, delegating effectively and consistently meeting deadlines
  • Takes ownership and demonstrates initiative in solving problems

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