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Corporate Controller

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Accounting/Finance

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Location

Dallas, Texas

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Salary

$150,000 - $200,000

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Job Reference

53471

Corporate Controller

We are partnering with a mid market PE firm looking to add a Controller to their new portfolio company in the DFW area.

The Corporate Controller position is a hands-on role that is responsible for the accounting affairs of the overall organization and its affiliates. The Corporate Controller is a key member of the Company’s financial team and the process owner for all transactional and general ledger accounting and prepares interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. The Corporate Controller is responsible for the Company’s financial policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position is the function leader of the accounting function and involves supervision over general accounting, internal auditing, and budgetary controls.

Geography: Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process owner for all financial accounting activities of the Company and its affiliates.
  • Act as the Company’s subject matter expert for Accounting, GAAP, and other standards as are required. Develop, document, maintain, and support Company accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
  • Maintains the company’s system of accounts with entity consolidation and intercompany accounting methodology where necessary.
  • Directs the accounting organization and the activities within General ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure working capital is optimized.
  • Keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.
  • Ability to close the books independently and defend GAAP applications to the Company’s independent audit firm.
  • Supports tax preparation for both state and federal taxes. Maintains legal entity books of all legal entities of the Company.
  • Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient and furnishes external reports, as necessary. Responsibility for developing and maintaining reporting processes for third parties such as banks, insurance companies, and others.
  • Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.
  • The Controller has the final responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
  • Support preparation of annual budget and monthly reforecast of the business.
  • Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department. This individual recommends training requirements, has the duty to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives, and may recommend that personnel be hired or removed from the Department.
  • Leadership in acquisition integration as it relates to the accounting function. Support due diligence in acquisition activities.
  • Coordinates and directs the preparation of budgets, institutes, and maintains other planning and control procedures, and analyzes and reports variances.
  • Work with outside auditors and tax specialists to ensure the Company receives a ‘clean’ opinion, within the defined timeframe and budget, and that all related tax matters are properly dealt with, including, but not limited to, payroll tax and sales & use tax. Support tax strategic planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate and other applicable taxes.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Accountability and performance measures

  • Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the Company’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for finance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major
  • Experience in M&A due diligence and integration helpful.
  • Experience with a Private Equity owned enterprise will be considered a plus.
  • Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have highly proficient skills in Excel, and various Accounting software packages.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners.
  • Able to manage virtual employees, and various locations through use of communications technology.
  • Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

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