Focal Pointe
Be among the first 25 applicants. The Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is an on-site position at our Caseyville office location.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has direct reports. Responsibilities
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, ensuring it is operating to achieve the department's goals and objectives. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls. Directly manage accounting functions and staff (A/R, A/P, payroll, accounting). Maintain productive relationships with all members of the management team. Ensure timely payment of payroll, accounts payable, and principal/interest on debt facilities. Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable, including making recommendations on write‑offs of uncollectible amounts. Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems in Acumatica and Velixo, including month‑end close process and recording certain month‑end journal entries. Record specific journal entries such as bi‑weekly payroll activity and end‑of‑month Aspire activity. Ensure accurate books and records via balance sheet account reconciliations. Maintain the chart of accounts. Work with the team on fixed asset purchases. Work with the admin and operations teams to identify areas for process improvements using automation, technology, and best practices. Integrate acquisitions into Acumatica and Velixo accounting systems. Ensure intercompany and related‑party accounting are accurate, reconciled, and allocations of fees/expenses to branches are appropriate. Ensure controls around inventory accounting are properly functioning. Provide financial reporting and analysis over monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, distributing financial reports to stakeholders. Issue timely and complete financial statements to the CFO for review, approval, and release. Coordinate with branch managers on end‑of‑month procedures to ensure accurate reporting. Recommend and implement benchmarks and KPIs to measure the performance of company financial results and operations. Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts to guide management plans and projections. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Provide financial analysis as needed to support pricing and other business operations decisions. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Work with the tax compliance team to provide necessary information on a timely basis. Monitor and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual debt compliance requirements. Manage the relationship with external auditors and coordinate external audit. Required Skills/Abilities
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Strong management and leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines simultaneously. Experience with mergers and acquisition integrations is a plus. Experience with accounting system Acumatica is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to solve a variety of problems independently. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Self‑starter, highly motivated, and committed. Accounting firm experience is preferred. Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
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This position has direct reports. Responsibilities
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, ensuring it is operating to achieve the department's goals and objectives. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls. Directly manage accounting functions and staff (A/R, A/P, payroll, accounting). Maintain productive relationships with all members of the management team. Ensure timely payment of payroll, accounts payable, and principal/interest on debt facilities. Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable, including making recommendations on write‑offs of uncollectible amounts. Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems in Acumatica and Velixo, including month‑end close process and recording certain month‑end journal entries. Record specific journal entries such as bi‑weekly payroll activity and end‑of‑month Aspire activity. Ensure accurate books and records via balance sheet account reconciliations. Maintain the chart of accounts. Work with the team on fixed asset purchases. Work with the admin and operations teams to identify areas for process improvements using automation, technology, and best practices. Integrate acquisitions into Acumatica and Velixo accounting systems. Ensure intercompany and related‑party accounting are accurate, reconciled, and allocations of fees/expenses to branches are appropriate. Ensure controls around inventory accounting are properly functioning. Provide financial reporting and analysis over monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, distributing financial reports to stakeholders. Issue timely and complete financial statements to the CFO for review, approval, and release. Coordinate with branch managers on end‑of‑month procedures to ensure accurate reporting. Recommend and implement benchmarks and KPIs to measure the performance of company financial results and operations. Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts to guide management plans and projections. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Provide financial analysis as needed to support pricing and other business operations decisions. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Work with the tax compliance team to provide necessary information on a timely basis. Monitor and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual debt compliance requirements. Manage the relationship with external auditors and coordinate external audit. Required Skills/Abilities
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Strong management and leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines simultaneously. Experience with mergers and acquisition integrations is a plus. Experience with accounting system Acumatica is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to solve a variety of problems independently. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). Self‑starter, highly motivated, and committed. Accounting firm experience is preferred. Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
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