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Corporate Controller

L8

tampa brass aluminumTampa, FLtoday

Occupations

Treasurers and ControllersAccountants and AuditorsFinancial Specialists, All Other

Industries

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesOther Accounting ServicesCommercial Banking
Overview of the Role Required to manage all aspects of the financial accounting & reporting ERP systems includingcorporate accounting, month-end financial reporting, as well as development of internal controlaccounting policies and procedures. The role will also manage a variety of basic general ledgerduties regarding the accounting internal control environment. Moreover, the individual must be acoach and mentor, comfortable multi-tasking and working at a granular level to build and createprocess improvements. Role will have three direct reports. This role will report to and work closely with the CFO to ensure accounting controls areadequate and maintain strong liquidity of the company. The ideal candidate should have a USGovernment Defense contracting experience or background and be based in the Tampa Floridaarea.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage all accounting functions including the supervision of the month-end close processes, maintaining the chart of accounts, preparing account reconciliations on a timely basis, ensuring accounting of project financial reporting, fixed asset tracking and maintainingorderly accounting file systems and records control & conjunction with the Manager ofFP&A.
  • Oversee the activities of the accounting team managing Acc/Pay, Acc/Rec, and General Accounting financial reporting. Must ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financialmanagement reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financialstatements and annual audits.
  • Maintain formal workflow documentation and escalation procedures to ensure financialoperational controls are in place while maintaining streamlined processes and propersegregation of duties.
  • Works closely with an FP&A function & the formulation of financial accounting strategies forthe organization; monitoring ongoing performance against the objectives by identifyingincipient problems and initiating appropriate financial corrective action to keep the companyon budget strategy.
  • Manage compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and taxfilings.
  • Keep up to date with accounting developments; researching and providing recommendationsrelated to complex accounting issues.
  • Ensure the selection, development, motivation, and retention of current direct reports andmaintain qualified financial accounting staff to effectively carry out managing the company'saccounting systems and records.
  • Manage the year-end external audit process and tax reporting functions; working with externalauditors and maintaining all supporting information requested in response to questions on atimely basis. Critical Competencies for Success
  • Developing a core competency in the development and management of an unambiguous, seamless operating and financial reporting structure is critical.
  • Have ability to leverage operating knowledge and finance skills to effectively generate freshthinking, innovative approaches and superior performance from the business is critical.
  • Business Building and Strategic Planning Capability: A proven track record of using financialanalysis to generate growth and reduce costs is vital. The individual must have a history ofchallenging business assumptions, removing costs, driving innovation, and raisingperformance standards.
  • Should exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, can make a tangibledifference in the organization's performance and reputation. This includes the ability tomentor, collaborate, coach and lead as the situation requires. An acknowledged reputation forintelligent, strong, and decisive leadership within an organization as a result of high integrity, intellectual clarity and a passion for excellence are essential.
  • A resourceful, action-oriented individual who possesses a strong sense of urgency andwho knows how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion.
  • Persuasive and self-confident, with the personality skills to interact effectively withtheir colleagues, team members and senior management.
  • A high-impact, low-ego leader who thrives in a team setting, motivated by the advancementof the organization, as well as representing a strong role model and mentor to their teammates.
  • A practical and direct individual whose ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, simply, and convincingly can help to determine what impact the financial implications ofoperational and strategic decisions and events have upon the company.
  • Possesses high emotional intelligence - solves problems, coaches others, and takesdecisive action to rectify issues. Professional Qualifications
  • Minimum eight (8) years of progressive financial & cost accounting experience preferablythrough public and private accounting.
Experience in a Controllership role within a high accounting transactional environmentBA/BS in Accounting from an accredited schoolCPA or CMA desiredERP and Advanced Excel experience a plus Experience with preparing consolidating financial statements in accordance with GAAPExperience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year end close process Significant hands-on experience with current ERP systems
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Level

DirectorL8

Location

Tampa, FL

Occupation

Treasurers and Controllers

Industry

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

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