Controller

Controller
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Job Summary:
The position functions as a member of the Accounting Department reporting to the President.
The primary function of this position includes planning, directing, and coordinating all
accounting operational functions.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Mange the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results which includes oversight of the general ledger system and preparing/reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations. Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements. Coordinate activities of external auditors. Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process. Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes.
Evaluate accounting and internal control systems. Research authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics. Oversee regulatory reporting. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Accounting and Financial System of Control: Responsible for P&L, balance sheet and cash
flow control. Supervision of all accounting and financial functions. Primary responsibilities
include supervision of the monthly book close process, including but not limited to:
Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls. Guides
financial decisions and protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing
policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with required regulations and financial standards.
Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting
financial data on a timely basis. Prepare monthly and adhoc financial statements with
proper analytical review of the operations from a balance sheet, income statement and
cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective.
Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits, providing
information to external auditors.
Manage and review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of
the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
Prepare and/or review workpapers, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
Preparation of monthly financial statements and related footnotes.
System and Process: Oversight and management of the general ledger and all supporting subledgers.
Ensure timely billings to clients for services provided , collection of accounts
receivable, and proper recording of accounts payable.
Review payroll, implement controls to ensure segregation of duties and payroll
accuracy.
Review Fixed Assets to ensure proper recording of all the additions & disposals,
conduct internal annual inventory audit.
Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the
close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Review transactions by project and compare costs incurred to budget and
performance analysis of projects.
Treasury: Management of all cash accounts, treasury functions and relationships.
Review daily cash activity to ensure timely recording and projections to effectively
manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances.
Review & approve weekly ACH, Wires & new payees.
Manage the corporate credit card.
Business Insurance:
Responsible for the review and procurement for the business insurance programs
for all entities
Maintenance of insurance/risk protection program
Strategic planning
Participate in the on-going strategic planning with ARI leadership team. Perform due
diligence and create projections with different scenarios on growth opportunities as
needed.
Prepare the annual financial budget and update the forecasts on a quarterly basis