Controller
Company: N.C. Railroad Company
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Chief
Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for planning and
directing the accounting operations within the organization. This
position will manage the Accounting Manager.SUPERVISORY
DUTIES:Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff to the
accounting department.Oversees the daily workflow and activities of
the department.Provides constructive and timely performance
evaluations.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Leads and supports
the accounting team that fosters an environment of trust and
productivity and bring alignment between the company's strategic
vision and department goals.Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual
accounting close processes.Investigate and implement process
efficiencies and automation to achieve greater organizational
proficiency/best practices.Develops and executes strategies and
standards related to accounting policy, financial reporting,
general ledger maintenance, budgeting, and financial systems and
controls.Manage accounting system implementations and
updates.Develop and enforce internal controls and oversee audits of
policies and procedures.Assist CFO with periodic reviews and
updates to Company policies and procedures to improve efficiency,
accountability, and segregation of duties.Establish and maintain
the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and
policies.Partner with CFO to establish financial and operating
benchmarks/metrics, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting
standards. Assist CFO with long-term cash flow planning.Prepare
final budget for CFO and CEO to review before presentation to
Committees and Board.Manage the annual budget process; includes
scheduling, issuing timelines, maintaining templates, data
aggregation for department managers, variance analysis, and
compilation of department budgets.Monitor and analyze
budget-to-actual results monthly and report on variances for
corrective actions.Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all
financial data necessary for a complete and accurate accounting of
consolidated business results.Ensure the data available is suitable
to communicate the strategies, available objectives and represent
the financial health of the Company.Ensure compliance with
accounting standards (GAAP) and other regulations.Perform trend
analysis on revenue and expenses and recommend actions to
Leadership Team. Conduct ad-hoc analyses and reports of the
Company's finances and present findings to Leadership Team vital to
the planning and decision-making process. Perform TICAM
calculations for Real Estate department tenants.Monitor and
maintain cash balances to ensure sufficient funds for cash forecast
requirements and obligations.Maintain relationship with primary
banking contact and assist CFO with periodic review of overall
banking relationship.Review semi-monthly payroll, serve as back-up
for processing payroll, and transmit employee benefit plan
funds.Coordinate and oversee the annual external independent audit
and interim procedures. Respond to auditor inquiries and obtain
backup. Review audited financial statement drafts and notes to
financial statements.Maintain relations with external auditors and
investigate their findings and recommendations.Work with corporate
income tax return preparers and CFO on annual income tax returns
and any corporate tax issues.Prepare quarterly tax payment
estimates and ensure successful completion of Company's tax
filings.Performs other tasks as assigned. REQUIRED
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation
skills.Demonstrated consistent leadership presence and
maturity.Excellent management and supervisory skills. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and
customer-centered service skills.Excellent organizational skills
and attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills.Strong ability to plan and manage work under time
constraints, with limited direct supervision.Proficient in
Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated expertise in Microsoft
Excel or similar software.Proficient in NetSuite or Similar ERP
system experience and overall experience with cloud-based systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,
or Business Administration requiredGraduate degree in related field
preferred.Certified Public Accountant designation preferred, but
not required.Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting, finance,
budgeting, data analysis, and financial reporting experience.
Minimum 7 years of experience managing direct reports TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS:NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This work is predominantly
conducted in an office setting. Prolonged periods of sitting at a
desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15
pounds at times. Other duties: Please note this job description is
not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and other
activities may change at any time with or without notice. North
Carolina Railroad Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship
status, age, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation),
gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender
individual), marital status and veteran status, physical or mental
disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and
ordinances. PI208457882
Keywords: N.C. Railroad Company, Raleigh , Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Raleigh, North Carolina
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