Controller- Part Time

Ember•Newburyport, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MISSION for this role is to take responsibility for the financials of a growing agency and perform necessary financial duties of the business while building capacity, processes and systems for growth. To serve as a financial advisor to the President, Leadership and Ownership for Ember, LLC (the event agency) and the startup event venue Ember Escapes, LLC.

Requirements

Must have Quick Books Online and Accounting experience

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
Perform all bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations
Oversee and manage the financial close process
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts
Monitor liquidity and overall financial health
Provide recommendations to ownership on financial decisions
Oversee AP/AR processes with partnership of external Bookeeping (PEAK)
Establish controls and approval workflows
Drive collections strategy and monitor AR exposure
Review and validate payroll with PEAK (external bookeeeping)
Ensure proper job costing allocation and compliance
Maintain payroll accuracy and reporting
Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements
Oversee prevailing wage financial compliance
Maintain internal controls to reduce risk and errors
Internal partner to project team members
Nimble in support to project producers through project process including reconciliation
Build and lead training of team to improve risk management and financial precision
Evaluate and optimize systems to improve efficiency
Manage relationships with CPA, Bookeeping firm, banks, and payroll firm
Provide financial documentation for audits and financing