Controller

NorthPoint Search Group•Atlanta, GA

7d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the setup of the finance department for the Company. Oversee the financial management including HR. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial data recorded in the accounting system. Review current processes and procedures for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures. Prepare monthly or quarterly financial statements. Fixed Assets – maintain fixed asset records; oversee the preparation of property tax returns. Review and provide first level approval for all employee expense reports. Prepare year end closing. Prepare appropriate tax return reporting information and IRS attachments for third party tax preparers. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan Administrator – ensure all deferrals from payroll to participant’s accounts are accurate, submit withdrawal/distribution forms for terminated/retired employees. Facilitate 401(k) loan requests from retirement plan. Benefits – review and approve billings for health, life, disability, and other forms of insurance; organize and schedule annual benefits meetings; handle COBRA/State benefit continuation for separated employees. Annual Audits – Facilitate and oversee annual financial statement audits. Serve as a backup for the CFO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Tax
10+ years of accounting, tax and/or financial auditing experience
Ability to present financial information to non financial individuals
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to handle last minute changes and requests
Proficient in QuickBooks

Responsibilities

Manage the setup of the finance department for the Company
Oversee the financial management including HR
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial data recorded in the accounting system
Review current processes and procedures for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures
Prepare monthly or quarterly financial statements
Maintain fixed asset records and oversee the preparation of property tax returns
Review and provide first level approval for all employee expense reports
Prepare year end closing
Prepare appropriate tax return reporting information and IRS attachments for third party tax preparers
Administer the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, ensuring accuracy of deferrals and processing withdrawal/distribution forms and loan requests
Review and approve billings for health, life, disability, and other forms of insurance
Organize and schedule annual benefits meetings
Handle COBRA/State benefit continuation for separated employees
Facilitate and oversee annual financial statement audits
Serve as a backup for the CFO