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Financial Controller

Bristol Management Services

Financial Controller

Mission Viejo, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Summary

    As a valued member of our team, the Financial Controller will manage the finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future. Our family-owned company offers highly competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as a 401k plan, flexible spending account program, paid time off and holiday pay.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including the following; other duties may be assigned)

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition for multiple companies

    Support the Company’s development of an annual budget

    Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements

    Perform analytics to understand business trends and drive decision making

    Oversee month-end close, including preparation of financials, reconciliation of bank accounts, and reclassifications to the general ledger

    Coordinate periodic closing process and prepare supporting schedules and work papers for financial review and financial audits

    Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

    Monitor monthly expenditure against budgets and perform variance analysis

    Manage audits of the business for the purpose of guaranteeing accuracy in reporting

    Evaluate current policies and practices within the department and strive to drive continuous improvement, research, and analyses in all accounting matters

    Establish and implement accounting procedures and policies in accordance with accounting principles and the state law of the business’s jurisdiction

    Maintain knowledge and awareness across the finance department and ensure compliance with all state and local regulatory requirements

    Identify projects as part of the continuous improvement program, including the utilization of technology and financial systems to streamline business processes

    Provide strategic input and sound commercial support to the Senior Management Teams

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Skills & Qualifications

    Financial Management

    Technical Capacity

    Performance Management

    Ethical Conduct

    Communication Proficiency

    Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

    Education/Experience

    Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

    Preferred: Professional member of a certified accounting body (Chartered or CPA)

    Preferred: Three to five years of experience as a Financial Controller

    Solid technical skills in accounting and finance

    Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures

    Strong knowledge of GAAP

    Excellent communication and presentation skills

    Excellent project management and organizational skills

    Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to design and utilize effective spreadsheets

    Ability to uphold the confidential nature of the position

    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with others

    Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking with solid problem solving skills

    Preferred Education

    MBA

    Supervisory Responsibility

    This position is responsible for managing the accounting department.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

    This is a full-time salaried position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position requires up to 20% travel.

    Physical Demands

    This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Work Environment

    This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 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.

    Bristol Management Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).