Controller

Perlen House•San Antonio, TX

10d

About The Position

Oxbow’s Controller reports to and partners with the Director of Finance. The Controller stewards the general ledger and associated sub-ledgers, partners with business leaders to drive performance, and maintains a sound controls environment in compliance with the Company’s internal accounting policies. The role coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements and helps lead and develop direct reports through performance management, KPI goal setting, and strong associate relationships. The Controller oversees accounting operations, financial data consolidation, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, regulatory reporting, and accounting staff. The position leads month-end and year-end accounting cycles and supports accounting for multiple legal entities, business lines, and third-party managed properties. It also assists with capital project setup, fixed asset maintenance, and job cost accounting.

Requirements

Four-year accounting degree required.
CPA required.
Knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting.
Knowledge of accounting systems and their integration within a company’s accounting structures.
Knowledge of financial reporting processes.
Intermediate-level Excel skills.
Ability to interact professionally with others.
Strong analytical skills.
Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in public accounting and/or industry-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in accounting for multiple companies or lines of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting operational functions.
Manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial data needed for accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
Coordinate activities and relationships with external auditors.
Provide management with information for decision-making.
Manage the annual operating budget process.
Assess accounting operations, recommend improvements, and implement new processes.
Evaluate and implement accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software as needed.
Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance where applicable.
Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff.
Assist in maintaining the general ledger and sub-ledgers for multiple legal entities and business lines.
Grow understanding of the Company’s systems and continuously improve processes.
Lead month-end and year-end accounting cycles, ensuring data integrity and segregation of duties.
Complete special projects, including general ledger accounting, accounting treatment research, and process development.
Apply a comprehensive understanding of ethical financial accounting and reporting procedures, including GAAP.
Lead or support processes involving third-party managed properties, including incorporating financials and loan administration on debt financing.
Assist with setting up capital projects and approved development budgets in accounting systems to ensure projects remain within established capital thresholds.
Maintain fixed assets, primarily land and improvements, in the fixed asset system.
Perform job cost accounting tasks as needed.
Lead and develop direct reports through performance management, KPI goal setting, and strong associate relationships.