Controller

Continental Finance Company•Wilmington, DE

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Continental Finance Company is seeking a Controller to support and lead its accounting team. The Controller administers and performs the Company’s general accounting activities and maintains accounting policy. The position oversees, implements, and maintains accounting systems and monthly accounting operations, including accruals, cash, inter-company transactions, accounting policy, and reconciliations. The Controller manages the accounting department’s daily operations and staff, prepares financial statements and reporting, conducts technical U.S. GAAP research and analysis, and serves as a liaison for external financial statement audits. The role is hybrid, with three core office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two remote days (Monday and Friday).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 3 years of management experience.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a similar work environment.
Technical and comprehensive knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax areas of a business, including an excellent understanding of GAAP.
Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Prior credit card or financial services experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department and basic accounting procedures.
Oversee month-end closing, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and supporting schedules for financial statement preparation.
Maintain the general ledger reconciliation policy and procedures.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in members’ equity, and statement of cash flows, as well as financial statement disclosures.
Research U.S. GAAP and prepare technical accounting policy documents.
Manage and audit the work of accounting staff and assist with performance management.
Prepare investor reporting, debt covenant reporting, and management reporting.
Review accounts payable and bank reconciliations, and monitor company cash flow.
Act as the external financial statement audit liaison by preparing, responding to, and analyzing audit requests.
Perform additional duties as assigned.