Corporate Controller

SUMMARY

Responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with appropriate financial management techniques and practices.

The Corporate Controller will direct his/her own internal staff and will oversee the Company in the absence of the Executive CFO.

The Corporate Controller will define the process and implement the infrastructure or systems to support substantial growth of the organization. The Finance Director will continue to build and maintain effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including internal controls, separation of duties, cost allocation plan, fiscal policies and procedures, procurement policies.

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing and assuring that all expenses are paid in a timely manner including the local, state and federal taxes. The Finance Director is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to the funding sources. The Corporate Controller will prepare program budgets, the Company budget and will prepare financial reports for the Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Corporate Controller is a member of the Corporate Leadership Team and manages all financial functions including: accounting, billing, reconciling, budget development and tracking, financial operations, finance personnel management, insurance coverage, management of legal requirements and develops projections on individual project budgets, grant budgets, and capital improvement budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, financial software and reporting systems ensuring policies and procedures are in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the maintenance of financial records and recordkeeping systems, including grant/fund accounting, to ensure compliance with all regulations, generally accepted accounting practices and contractual requirements.
• Expertise in fund accounting with knowledge of State, Federal and County funding
• Directly supervises employees in the accounting department; currently at three staff members who are relatively new to the Agency, a senior accountant, a staff accountant and an accounts payable specialist.
• Manages the annual audit process for the Company forecast, plan, develop, and organize fiscal budgets. Implement, direct, and evaluate the organization's fiscal performance.
• Participate in the development of the agency’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Prepares reports or directs preparation of reports summarizing agency’s current and forecasted financial position and reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Develop plans to address areas of opportunity within the Agency’s financial health and financial processes.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures of the organization through systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Company.
• Analyzes accounting records to determine financial resources required to implement programs and submits recommendations for budget allocations.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Work closely with leadership to: a) maintain, analyze, and interpret general ledger for all funds; b) manage the preparation and analysis of financial reports on a monthly and as needed basis. c) develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Participate in regular leadership meetings to discuss direction of the Agency and present financial data. Communicate clearly and directly with managers and employees concerning fiscal performance expectations and accountability.
• Oversee an inclusive process to establish an annual operating budget for the Agency.
• Provide staff training in the areas of budget development, budget management, fiscal accountability, finance procedures and more.
• Develops employees for future advancement when possible.
• Keeps current on program regulations, requirements and funding provisions.
• Understand the Company’s financial software and keep up to date on revisions.
• And other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred certified public accountant or have, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field.

Must have a thorough knowledge of fund accounting and accepted accounting procedures and principles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to meet expectations.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Seven to ten years related experience and/or training in Dealership environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience in budgeting, reporting, fund accounting or business.

CPA/CMA preferred

Automotive Experience a plus

Knowledge of MS-Office. Advanced knowledge of Excel

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.
• Mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and analyzing data and figures, using a computer terminal, and reading.

Physical Exertion:

• Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Light exertion can involve sitting, walking and/or standing most of the time.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.

Hazards and Safety Precautions:

• Hazards: Slips, trips and falls, ergonomic injuries, and occasional lifting.
• Safety Precautions: Breaks are encouraged to allow for stretching and training is provided covering slips, trips, and falls, safe lifting and stretching techniques.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The dealership reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.