Controller (Accounting Leader)

Mr. Magic Car Wash•Wexford, PA

3h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to lead the financial engine of a fast-growing company? This is a very hands-on role. The Controller will be responsible for daily accounting department activities with the necessary technical knowledge to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. The successful candidate will be expected to implement and enforce internal control for the safeguarding of company assets while supervising all accounting department personnel. The position will be responsible for leading and improving department functions; training and developing subordinate staff; estimating personnel needs; assigning work; meeting completion dates; interpreting; and ensuring the consistent application of organizational policies. The ideal candidate will lead a tactical business and demonstrate the desire and ability to drive change, identify business needs, and define areas of improvement and objectives through research and data-backed decision-making, empowering them to make recommendations on appropriate business initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of professional accounting experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Experience with Paycom preferred.
Expert Excel skills with knowledge of databases, queries, and reporting.
Strong project management and process improvement capabilities.
Proven leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and development.

Nice To Haves

MFin/MBA strongly preferred
CPA strongly preferred
Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Experience with Paycom preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on accounting and finance operations.
Lead day-to-day accounting operations and oversee the accounting team and function.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
Review and prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
Track and manage daily cash inflows/outflows, own weekly cash forecasting process.
Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and standard operating procedures.
Support external audits and respond to tax and financial reporting requests.
Champion the use of data to identify trends and recommend strategic initiatives.
Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with leadership.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Payroll teams on onboarding and reporting.
Provide analysis and insights to the CFO and C-suite leadership to make informed decisions.
Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight.
Handle special projects and other duties, as assigned.