Controller

Beier Integrated Systems • Slidell, LA

24d

About The Position

The Controller oversees the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial control environment. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records, managing the monthly close process, overseeing payroll processing, strengthening accounting policies and procedures, and providing reliable financial information and analysis to management.

The position is suited to an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who values accuracy, consistency, and accountability. The Controller builds and maintains sound accounting practices, identifies and resolves issues, improves processes, and serves as a trusted financial resource to company leadership.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills, with the ability to analyze and present financial information effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial, payroll, employee, and company information with discretion.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience; Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Experience training accounting staff in new accounting or ERP systems.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-track experience preferred.
• Experience in a privately held or family-owned business.
• Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounts are reconciled and supported.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and other accounting functions.
• Process and oversee payroll through Paylocity, including data entry, calculations, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.
• Review payroll for accuracy and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll accounts, taxes, and related liabilities.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings and payments, working with Paylocity and outside advisors as needed.
• Monitor cash balances, banking activity, and cash flow requirements, and communicate significant items to management.
• Review bank, credit card, and other balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, allocations, and other adjusting entries.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections and credit-related matters.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial analysis, and strategic financial matters.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, auditors, tax professionals, banks, insurance providers, and other financial partners.
• Prepare schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation for tax filings, audits, financial reviews, and other reporting requirements.
• Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure financial records and reporting comply with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, financial controls, and reporting.
• Participate in or lead ERP implementations, system transitions, and accounting software conversions, including planning, data migration, testing, reconciliation, process documentation, and user training.
• Assist with accounting system transitions while maintaining accuracy, integrity, and continuity of financial records and reporting.
• Maintain and effectively use accounting systems, including QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Assist with accounting software, reporting tools, and system improvements as needed.
• Guide, train, and oversee accounting personnel and help establish clear expectations and processes.
• Review accounting work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Serve as a financial resource and business partner to management and other departments.
• Handle special accounting, financial, and business projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior