Controller

$120,000 - $130,000/Yr

Ledgent - Duluth, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Duluth, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is seeking a Controller for a Direct-Hire opportunity in the Gwinnett County area. This is a 100% On-Site M-F opportunity. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring that all financial procedures are executed accurately and in a timely manner. This role involves handling end-of-month financial procedures, projecting monthly financial performance to assist in strategic planning and decision-making, and supervising the processing of payroll on a biweekly basis. The Controller will also compile and analyze data for periodic reviews and long-term financial assessments, authorizing and verifying journal entries to ensure compliance with accuracy and regulatory standards. In addition to these responsibilities, the Controller will lead and mentor the finance team, providing guidance and oversight in their daily activities. Coordination with external entities for annual financial reviews and tax documentation preparation is also a key part of this role. The Controller must ensure compliance with SEC regulations and stay updated on any changes to regulatory requirements. Generating detailed financial reports and statements for comprehensive business analysis, creating and overseeing the annual budget, and monitoring daily financial activities, including customer invoicing and the management of receivables and payables, are essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-of-month financial procedures, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Project monthly financial performance to assist in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Supervise the processing of payroll on a biweekly basis, ensuring all employee compensation is accurately calculated.
• Compile and analyze data for periodic reviews and long-term financial assessments.
• Authorize and verify journal entries to ensure they meet all accuracy and compliance standards.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, providing guidance and oversight in their daily activities.
• Coordinate with external entities for annual financial reviews and tax documentation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and stay updated on any changes to regulatory requirements.
• Generate detailed financial reports and statements for comprehensive business analysis.
• Create and oversee the annual budget, aligning financial plans with organizational goals.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of financial records.
• Monitor daily financial activities, manage customer invoicing, and oversee the flow of both receivables and payables.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in finance or accounting leadership roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems is essential.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred.