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Financial Controller

TDG, Palatka, Florida, United States, 32177

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St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate MUST OBTAIN A CPA LICENSE and will have accounting experience in shipbuilding and/or ship repair and be familiar with commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting requirements. This experience is essential for managing financial processes supporting government and commercial shipbuilding projects. The Controller will plan, direct and assist in the accounting operations of the company. They will create and maintain Journal entries, books, policies, procedures and best practices for the accounting and finance departments in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities

Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

Completes month end close by the 15th of each month.

Oversees the production of periodic financial reports and ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Ensures that accounts payable and receivable are completed and reconciled per company policy and accounting standards of practice each month.

Works with the purchasing team and follows company policies and best practices for the accounting of the purchasing of goods and services for the yard.

Works with various departments on IT policies and procedures for the organization’s accounting system requirements and reports.

Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s financial performance.

Supports the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management on a regular basis.

Provides financial analysis and maintains the books monthly processing and approving all Journal entries with emphasis on cost, revenue and balance sheet accounts.

Works with external auditors and provides all requested information for the annual audit.

Files/reviews quarterly and annual payroll tax, sales tax and other regulatory organization reports and all account reconciliations.

Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

CPA REQUIRED.

8 or more years of related experience required.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation required.

Proficient in ERP, earned value and accounting software (Visual).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

Perform all monthly account reconciliations.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

What We Have To Offer You

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits

Company paid Medical Gap Insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Basic Life and AD&D

Company Match 401K

Paid holidays

Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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