Controller

Precision Door Service•Seattle, WA

20d

About The Position

The Controller leads administrative and financial functions for Highland Arms Enterprises, LLC and its markets across several states. The position is accountable for accounting operations, including producing periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, and establishing controls and budgets to mitigate risk, improve the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The role covers management, transactions, reporting, compliance, and additional accountabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
Strong interpersonal skills, including managing diverse groups, motivating and developing employees, setting clear goals, and providing direct, current, constructive feedback.
Ability to manage the accounting team.
Ability to work in a culture of an inverted pyramid.
Hands-on participation at all levels of the company.
Impeccable analytical and organizational skills.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
Forward-looking approach, actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions.
Self-motivated and self-directed.

Nice To Haves

Accounting designation (CPA or CMA), or an equivalent combination of related experience or education.

Responsibilities

Maintain documented accounting policies and procedures.
Oversee accounting department operations and design an organizational structure suited to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
Administer property, casualty, and liability insurance, including workers’ compensation policies and audits.
Ensure accounts payable are paid timely and reasonable discounts are taken.
Ensure accounts receivable are collected promptly.
Complete periodic bank reconciliations.
Ensure required debt payments are made on time.
Maintain the chart of accounts and controls over accounting transactions.
Manage banking and merchant services relationships, including relationship management, lines of credit, and payment methods.
Issue timely and complete financial statements and coordinate preparation of the corporate annual report.
Recommend benchmarks to measure company operating performance and calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
Manage production of the annual budget and forecasts, calculate budget variances, and report significant issues to management.
Provide management cost reports and financial analyses as needed.
Perform job cost analysis and manage work in process (WIP).
Coordinate information for external auditors.
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.