Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description We are seeking a Controller for our team in Santa Barbara, California, United States. In this role, you will aid the CFO in guiding the organization's financial operations and crafting financial analyses of operations. This position will also entail assisting management, shareholders, and other stakeholders in making informed economic decisions about the company's future.
Responsibilities:
• Craft reports that encapsulate and forecast company business activity and financial status in terms of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Guide the preparation of the budget.
• Provide management advice on insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities, and direct the determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Carry out budget vs. actual analysis for the Corporate Division every month.
• Prepare various cash, AP discount, and capitalization reports monthly.
• Review and approve accounts payable to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements.
• File necessary returns to obtain federal fuel credits every quarter.
• Review journal entries booked by the Assistant Controller.
• Monitor delinquent Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Assist with the preparation of the Branch Financial Analysis.
• Perform internal audits for the company and report findings to the CFO.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Director to improve vendor payable terms.
• Communicate with the company’s bank regarding the initiation and monitoring of sweep accounts and the renewal of line of credit accounts.
• Prepare the annual budget for equipment expenditures and track budget variances by branch.
• Review equipment capital requests and prepare the check once approved by the owners.
Skills: 3M, Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, CRM, Crystal Reports, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, Budget Processes Requirements • Proficiency in using 3M systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting Software Systems.
• Proficient in ADP - Financial Services.
• Proficiency in using CRM.
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions.
• Ability to manage Accounts Payable (AP).
• Ability to manage Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Proficiency in Auditing.
• Understanding and experience in Budget Processes.
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