Controller – Large Service Company

National restoration services provider, located in Norwalk, CT with a dynamic growth record and multiple franchise locations, is seeking an experienced, qualified controller to oversee the Accounting Department.

This position performs professional accounting and auditing services, enforcing internal accounting controls and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. The Controller is required to exercise considerable judgment in administering and managing the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control, and making financial and HR recommendations directly to the business partners.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee the AR, AP and collections staff

Compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

(including payroll, sales tax, 1099s, property tax and annual business filings)

Daily accounting tasks

Monthly and annual account analysis and reconciliations

Prepare and manage annual budget and monitor expenditures

Maintain and enhance the Job Costing system

Coordinated preparation of income tax with outside tax accountant

Ensure proper accounting systems and procedures are in place for multiple franchises

Asses the current practices and procedures and implement improvements where warranted

Work closely with the business owner on various projects

Direct responsibility for:

Compliance with local, state, and federal government tax filings

Daily accounting tasks

Monthly and annual account analysis

Prepare and manage annual Budget

Job Costing

Coordinated preparation of income tax with tax accountant

Ensure proper accounting systems and procedures are in place for multiple franchises

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

BA in Accounting. CPA or MBA preferred

5-7 years’ experience in Business Income Tax Preparation required

5-7 years’ experience in business accounting required

Solid experience in accounts payable and receivables, general ledger, payroll, inventory, general accounting procedures

Proficiency with QuickBooks® ONLINE

PayChex services

Expertise in preparing sales tax, property tax, and 1099 forms

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Send detailed resume demonstrating qualifications, work experience, and salary history

All employees of a SERVPRO® Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO® Franchise. SERVPRO® Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Industries, Inc., the Franchisor, in any manner whatsoever.