Controller Job in Boston 02116, Massachusetts US
CONTROLLER/ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Requirements/Reporting To: Full time, exempt position reporting to President CFO
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location: Boston, MA area
Role
The Controller/Accounting Manager ("Controller") is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Controller supervises others in the accounting department and supports the Chief Financial Officer in various areas. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including bill payment, receivables collection, general ledger preparation and analysis, financial reporting, monthly reporting and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Controller will have contact with senior-level management which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to identify opportunities to improve operations and contribute to the company's overall success.
Responsibilities Duties
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- Prepare monthly reporting materials including budget to actual comparisons and related forecasts
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of bill payment transactions.
- Support budget and forecasting activities.
- Liaise with and oversee payroll/HR and other service providers
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the area of treasury, including foreign currency management, risk management/insurance, etc.
- Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Advise others regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
- Responds to inquiries from the CFO and other members of the company's management team.
- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
- Collaborate with the others in the company to support and contribute to overall goals and objectives of the business.
Minimum Requirements
Education
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, CPA a plus
Technical Skills and Prior Experience
- Five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
- Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting; experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel,
PowerPoint, Access and Word is essential.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the company.
