Controller

Altamira - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Senior

Oklahoma City, OK

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Controller at Altamira-US LLC is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Finance Department, which encompasses accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and all related financial reporting and tax filings. This role combines technical and operational accounting duties, focusing on managing the organization's financial health and reporting to promote success and growth while ensuring compliance with legal financial practices. The Controller will work closely with peers, external auditors, and vendors, and is expected to implement process-driven solutions while managing deadlines as a member of the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate financial reporting, including month and year-end close processes.
• Manage daily journal entries and general accounting operations, including cash receipts, payroll, revenue/accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, identifying and explaining key variances.
• Manage and forecast company cash flow requirements.
• Oversee and improve accounting processes and internal controls, including analytics.
• Take an active role in the annual budgeting process.
• Proactively find and quickly resolve problems.
• Supervise and manage accounting staff, including timesheet approval, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, firing, and staff development.
• Review and abide by company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
• 10+ years of working experience with a multi-state professional service firm, managing accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Controller or in a similar role at a financial service firm or similar organization.
• Mastery of accounting principles and practices (U.S. GAAP), controls, analyses, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrable experience analyzing and interpreting accounting transactions and financial issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex problems into actionable solutions.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce and analyze financial statements.
• Proven leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• M&A Experience including integration of accounting functions.
• CPA certification.
• Experience with Ajera.