Controller

Apriva•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for safeguarding assets and ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions through internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments. This role manages the day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, general and entity accounting, and cost accounting. The Controller develops and issues monthly financial records for the President and Board of Directors, ensures financial plans align with organizational goals, and provides financial analysis tools for evaluating ventures, projects, capital expenditures, and product costing. Additionally, the Controller manages commercial banking relationships, interfaces with external auditors, banks, lessors, insurance agents, credit card companies, and collection agencies, and reports to the Board of Directors as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
Ten or more years related experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints
Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements
Must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, Board of Directors and President

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
CPA license is preferred but not required
Public accounting firm experience a plus

Responsibilities

Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, etc.
Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for President and Board of Directors
Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals
Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms
Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies
Report to the Board of Directors when necessary in writing and verbally
Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance team.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, addressing complaints and resolving problems.