CONTROLLER

St. Matthew's House•Naples, FL

About The Position

Candidate is responsible for overseeing the General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions including Budgets, Payroll, Credit, A/R and A/P. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. He or she is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies and US GAAP.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting with CPA certification or Master Degree preferred.
5 - 10 years of Public Accounting or Private Industry accounting experience. Manager experience in public accounting will satisfy experience requirement.
Thorough knowledge of general accounting, including application of general accounting theory, accounting principles, practices, standards, and laws and regulations; in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Prior management experience leading an accounting team required.
Knowledge with QuickBooks is required. QuickBooks Pro experience is preferred along with payroll management experience.
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams.
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Involvement in nonprofit accounting including preparation of 990s is strongly desired.
Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans within a non-profit environment desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, inventory, fixed asset records, general accounting, cost accounting, and information technology.
Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly financial statements and ensure that they are in compliance with US GAAP.
Assure financial plans are consistent with organization’s strategic goals.
Coordinates and oversees all financial activities relative to internal controls documentation with testing and segregation of duties.
Provide financial analyses to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc.
Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
Interface with outside audit firm, banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), and credit card companies.
Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition standards and other standards.
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation. Also, assists with tax related issues and meeting reporting requirements.
Ensures that all computer systems continue to operate as required. Involved in validating/designing suggested IT changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, professional development, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Will have direct management responsibility of the following: General Accountants, Payroll Accountant & Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist.
Other duties as necessary.