Financial Controller

Financial Controller Job Description

High-growth, family run commercial and home services company, with corporate headquarters in Loveland, Ohio, is looking for a dynamic, operationally minded financial executive to fill the critical role of Financial Controller. The Controller will act as a key advisor to the CEO and other senior leaders on major strategic and operational issues and will manage the Company’s Accounting, Finance, Banking, and Insurance functions.

The Company is building an industry-leading team that will guide it through continued rapid growth. This successful Finance Leader must demonstrate strong financial planning and analysis skills/background coupled with solid entrepreneurial leadership in a fast-paced, high growth business environment. Responsibilities will include:

Ø Financial management

Ø Budgeting and management control

Ø Financial strategy, and

Ø Corporate strategy

The Opportunity

The Financial Controller will report directly to the CEO and the CFO. Compensation is competitive, based on experience, and includes bonus potential tied to individual and Company performance. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their team, improve processes and technology, and gain responsibility as the business grows.

Responsibilities

The Controller will be responsible for all Company financial operations including:

Financial Management

The Controller will ensure the effective and efficient management of the Company's financial operations:

· Ensuring that all reporting (internal as well as to investors and banks) and compliance obligations are fulfilled.

· Establishing controls to safeguard Company assets.

· Putting new processes and procedures in place to professionalize and standardize accounting functions.

· Managing and coaching administrative staff and hiring into accounting roles.

· Ensuring the integrity and efficiency of cash, receivables, job costing, inventory and warranty reserves and payables management.

· Filing and paying all tax obligations and ensuring timely tax reporting to investors.

· Pursuing opportunities to reduce the Company's tax burden.

· Maintaining strong day-to-day relationships with the Company's bank.

· Managing the Company's annual financial statement process while coordinating with external accountants.

· Serving as Company owner for vendor relationships, including payroll, benefits, insurance, and 401(k) providers.

Budgeting and Management Control

The Controller will design and carry out processes to ensure that Company managers have the right information to set goals, make decisions, and monitor performance:

· Managing cash flow and the Company’s working capital line of credit and related analyses.

· Coordinating preparation of short-term operating budgets and the operational model.

· Developing key performance measures for each area of the business.

· Managing the Company's risk management programs.

Financial Strategy

The Controller will have responsibility for developing, recommending, and executing an overall financial strategy for the Company that supports its business strategies:

· Collaborating with the CEO and CFO to ensure the Company has the right capital structure to execute its strategies.

· Designing and managing a strategy for communicating the key elements of the Company's plans and performance to its bank.

· Leading a full review of technology used for finance functions and managing implementation of new systems and processes as needed.

Corporate Strategy

The Controller will assist the CEO and CFO in developing and executing an overall corporate strategy for the Company:

· Supporting the development and execution of Company expansion strategies.

· Assessing strategic plans for value creation potential and execution viability.

· Acting as a sounding board for the CEO and other Company leaders on critical issues.

· Assist in planning and executing major transactions required to carry out the Company’s strategies.

Requirements

· Minimum 5+ years of financial accounting experience.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field.

· Experience using percentage of completion for revenue recognition preferred

· Relevant experience in construction and construction accounting strongly preferred.

· Proven track record of operating independently and decisively in a small business, entrepreneurial, or start-up environment.

· Prior experience as a Controller or role with similar responsibilities.

· Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise.

· Basic knowledge of state and local tax requirements.

· Experience of having final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data.

· Experience with HR responsibilities a plus.

· Experience in implementing software a plus.

· Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Pay: $103,358.88 - $109,643.38 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• On-site gym
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person