Controller

Company: FLS Connect
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

We currently have an opportunity for a hands-on Controller responsible for directing our organizations accounting functions. Reporting directly to the President of the organization, this position will coordinate month-end and prepare management reports, financial statements, and profitability and budget analysis. Additional responsibilities include coordinating payroll, accounts payable, project accounting, cash management, and data entry. This person must have the ability to make presentations and interface with senior management and principals. The ideal candidate will be proactive in learning the position and will have Solomon and FRx reporting experience. Overall Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve and implement accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.
• Prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management.
• Oversee all aspects of employee benefits delivery and make recommendations for improvements.
• Create short-term tactical solutions to achieve long-term objectives and accounting roadmap.
• Lead and direct the work of the accounting department, including HR, payroll AP/AR, and others as needed.
• Oversees the preparation and evaluation of budgets and other financial operating reports for multiple entities
• Provide financial trends and analytics and make recommendations
• Evaluation of the accounting structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth.
• Collaborate with managers and business leaders for business improvements
• Maintain banking relationships and manage the cash flow and line of credit for the company.
• Renew and recommend appropriate insurance coverage for the company, including liability, property, employee practices, professional, bonding, and other coverage.
• Maintain the Corporate / Legal documents, including ownership records
• Act as Trustee and Administrator for the company 401k plan, and coordinate annual audit work. Maintain relationships with an outside CPA firm and prepare various files for the income tax returns. Also, file quarterly sales and use tax returns.
• Review various leases and contracts for financial concerns and make recommendations for renewals.
• Bachelors or equivalent degree in financial management/accounting field and over five years related experience. A CPA or Masters degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains SL (Solomon) is highly desirable. Ability to modify financial reports using FRx reporter. Qualifications
  • Bachelors or equivalent degree in financial management/accounting field and over five years related experience. A CPA or Masters degree is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains SL (Solomon) is highly desirable. Ability to modify financial reports using FRx reporter.

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