Controller at Cherry Bekaert in Spicewood, TX

Job description

• Our profitable, supportive client – supporting various commercial and residential real estate portfolio and non-profits – is looking to add a diligent, team-minded Controller to its Finance/Accounting team. The Controller serves as a senior-level manager who oversees all day-to-day finance and accounting operations and leads the accounting staff (5).
• The Controller will ensure production of accurate books and records, corresponding with professional support services, and collaborating with other directors and managers within the organization. He/she will work diligently to modernize accounting records and systems, strive to improve accounting close and lead and mentor a growing in-house accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Finance and Accounting Systems – Ensure the books are accurate and managed on a timely basis; including invoice approvals/coding, payroll, general ledger, subledgers, journal entries, asset register, among others.
• Cash Flow Management – Monitoring and balancing cash flows to meet obligations and optimize investment. Provide strategic financial insights through analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Internal Controls – Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls.
• Audit Liaison & External Reporting – Coordinating with external financial, compliance, and tax auditors; preparing company tax and financial statements in coordination with external CPA firm.
• Compliance – Ensuring compliance with local law, tax provisions, and relevant financial regulations.
• Reporting and Analysis – Provide financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Leadership – Mentoring and managing the accounting and financial staff.
• Cost Controls – Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across business.
• Global accounting – ensure international wires/ACH process

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting or audit experience is required
• MST/MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required
• QuickBooks experience is required
• 8-10+ years’ experience working as an accounting leader, or team lead of at least 3-5 staff
• Consolidated reporting/inter-company accounting experience is required (20+ entities)
• Strong accounting backbone and knowledge of GAAP
• Financial statement preparation and analysis required
• Strong exposure/experience with controls and financial reporting activities
• Openness and ability to help manage clerical accounting with staff resources
• Proven leadership traits and abilities – understand how to take care of a team!
• Superb customer service abilities, both with internal and external stakeholders and clients

Skills

Required

• QuickBooks
• GAAP
• Public accounting or audit
• Leadership
• Customer service

Preferred

• CPA
• MST/MBA in Accounting or Finance

Benefits

• Faith-based culture – supportive, tight-knit group
• Secure client portfolio – steady work, stable process and company history
• $160,000 - $180,000 – depending on experience offered
• Small discretionary bonuses available
• Accrued PTO available
• Health/Medical Benefits
• FSA/HSA
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