Controller at The Armstrong Company

Job Details

Description

SUMMARY:

The Controller will serve as a financial advisor to the President and is responsible for overseeing all financial planning, accounting processes, banking relationships, accounts payables & receivables, payroll, month-end close, financial reporting, and spend analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely monitor and evaluate the organization’s financial performance and implement processes and strategy to improve the business
• Own the maintenance of the balance sheet, general ledger, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and project accounting.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and reconciliation processes.
• Develop cash flow models, job / project profitability analysis, and other models to support business decisions.
• Ensure commissions to owner operators / contractors and salespeople are paid accurately and timely.
• Oversee and ensure proper internal controls are in place to protect company assets.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives.
• Analyze and address ways to reduce expenses, better allocate resources, and increase revenue.
• Continually improve budgeting and financial reporting practices. Direct short and long-term financial planning, in conjunction with other strategic planning, to better prepare the company for growth.
• Evaluate department structure and staffing to determine the best composition of those teams, with focus on mentoring and developing talent to support continued growth of the company.
• Advise the President on all financial matters.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Manager.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. CPA is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance required.
• Experience in cash management (collections, bank reconciliations, payment processing)
• Experience in billing, invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable best practices. Service-based industry experience preferred
• High level of proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Excel. NetSuite ERP experience preferred.
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving ability and willingness to roll up sleeves to learn the business
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing tasks and deadlines.
• Multi-tasker who takes the initiative to get requests completed in a timely manner.
• High level of commitment to quality work and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing tasks and deadlines.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to sit for long periods; stand and walk frequently; and bend, stoop, and reach occasionally.
  
  

The Armstrong Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, it is available upon request.