Controller

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Montesano Group - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Barbara, CA

Real Estate

About the position

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting and administrative operations of the company, playing a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of the organization. This position reports directly to the Vice President and oversees various functions including accounts payable, property management, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and in compliance with accounting standards.
• Performs banking functions including monthly reconciliations, liaising with applicable parties regarding accounts, and maintaining account balances.
• Monitors expenditures and cash flow management for each business unit.
• Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately.
• Accounts receivable functions for all business units, including maintenance of customer databases, billing, and collections.
• Produces financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Lead the budgeting process, including developing financial projections, preparing forecasts, and monitoring budget performance.
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings, better efficiency, or other improvements; recommends and implements policy or process changes as appropriate.
• Works with the President and other management to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the various audits as required.
• Maintains timely filing of required licenses and permits.
• Files and pays taxes and works with external entities for annual income tax filing.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Implementation and maintenance of integrated back-office systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience in corporate accounting, with a strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in double entry bookkeeping and financial acumen.
• Experience in balance sheet reconciliation.
• Familiarity with technical accounting principles and governmental accounting standards is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed account analysis.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks or similar accounting software is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.