AccountingDepartment.com

<div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Awarded Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2022 & 2023!</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></strong></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">AccountingDepartment.com is the leader in outsourced virtual accounting services for businesses - and our family is growing! Perhaps your next career adventure awaits!</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">AccountingDepartment.com never settles with status quo. We strive to make sure our staff have plenty of opportunities that broaden skill sets and ultimately enhance career satisfaction while working here. If you're someone who wants to make a difference, is a confident communicator, loves a good challenge, and happily embraces change, then we sound like a perfect match!</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">It's been an exciting 20 years at AccountingDepartment.com! We hope you will join us as we continue this exciting revolutionary journey we are on.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Your Role:</span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">The Senior Controller is a leadership position accountable for managing the activities of several staff, including Accounting Supervisors and Accounting Specialists and being a strong individual contributor, while providing exceptional outsourced controllership and advisory services as well as strategic direction to various clients.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements that are compliant with DCAA, FAR, CAS, and GAAP. Controllership services include timely review of monthly financial reports for accuracy; implementing perfected internal process and controls to eliminate risk. Advisory services include helping clients achieve the visions for their business by looking at historical data and future projections. The individual is responsible for budgets, forecasts, analytics, and developing KPIs, while providing insight and making recommendations to clients. The nature of the work requires quick decision-making, based on knowledge of pertinent information and an intention to reduce risk factors as much as possible.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">The Senior Controller must be self-motivated and be able to provide superior and responsive professional services for clients and staff  in a virtual environment to create an unparalleled experience for all. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy work place, who is well versed with federal contracting and wants to be an integral part of the leadership team.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</strong></span></div><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Client Service:</span></em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">As a trusted advisor and partner, the Senior Controller is an integral part of the client’s leadership team by developing an understanding and awareness of each client’s unique business and accounting needs and requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Provides strategic leadership into the scalable accounting operations of each client’s business, ensuring their internal control systems, policies and procedures are consistently followed</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Develop & maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures for clients use as needed</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommend financial tools for increasing efficiencies that aid in providing information clearly and in a meaningful delivery method</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Evaluate systems and procedures to ensure efficiency and quality control</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Develop client’s annual budget and maintain cash forecasting tools as needed</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Manage the month-end closing and issue financial reports to all clients, every month</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting, contracts and general ledger structure. Ensures all information is properly entered into QuickBooks & ICAT.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Analyze financial and operational information to provide real-time, meaningful recommendations and implementing actions based on findings. Partner with client’s leadership on operational and strategic decisions to enhance their performance.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Develop and review financial and operating metrics through use of dashboards, including KPIS</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Identify variances from the budget and report significant variances to client</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Execute client conference calls on a regular basis to review strategy, current and future needs, as well as operational changes affecting financial results</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Assist in gathering pertinent tax related information for external tax return preparation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Coordinate the provision of information to external audits for the annual audit or review</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings - use/sales tax, property tax returns, payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Complete special projects as requested by client</span><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></li></ul><p><em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Accounting Team Leadership:</span></em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Directs a team of virtual accounting professionals to accomplish priorities and deliverables in order to meticulously deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting package for multiple clients</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Support, train, motivate and mentor virtual accounting specialists in performance of their daily responsibilities so they can learn the tasks and procedures necessary to meet quality standards. Conduct timely performance reviews.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Execute team meetings</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Utilize internal documentation system when updating/developing procedures and policies.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Enforces a system of internal controls to verify integrity of processes and procedures are followed by staff</span></li></ul><p><em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Internal Leadership:</span></em></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Provide strategic guidance and operational decision making to our senior leadership team. Recommend and implement best practices to add value.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Assist with interviewing and onboarding new team members, as needed</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Partner and collaborate with other Senior Controllers on best practices to enhance company knowledge sharing culture</span></li></ul><div><br /><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Essential Skills & Experience:</span></strong></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">The Senior Controller candidate will have extensive knowledge in accounting for businesses in the under $20M market.  The ideal candidate should have 10 – 15 years of progressive accounting experience, with a combination 5+ years in public accounting and 5+ years in private industry.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">In addition:</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Grit</strong>: Motivated self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude. Demonstrates <strong>GRIT </strong>in overcoming obstacles and accomplishing tasks.</span><ul><li style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>G</strong>: Expresses <strong>Gratitude </strong>and appreciation for the contributions of team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>R</strong>: Demonstrates <strong>Resilience</strong>, flexibility, and determination while autonomously managing high-priority tasks and projects in an ever-evolving, dynamic work environment</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>I</strong>: Unquestionable commitment to upholding the highest standards of <strong>Integrity</strong>, ethical behavior, and transparency in all business practices</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>T</strong>: Proven ability to contribute effectively to organizational and team objectives through strong <strong>Teamwork </strong>skills</span></li></ul></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Ability to multi-task and set daily, weekly and monthly priorities</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Adaptive leadership style with a passion for mentoring staff. Exceptional ability to work with all levels of within the organization while fostering a team environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to express oneself confidently</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience with hands on accounting with small to medium size businesses and ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Technical, analytical focus with pro-active, problem solving nature.  Ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Thrives in a fast paced environment, with a sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Ability to make quick decisions based on knowledge and experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Works well within established standards and guidelines</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Ability to acclimate to various client environments</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">High degree of computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office, and specifically Outlook and Excel</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Ability to travel when necessary</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum Education & Training Required:</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">CPA strongly preferred</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Several years of direct, client facing outsourced accounting experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">5 years supervisory experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Strong experience with QuickBooks, ICAT and/or other accounting software packages</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Must have government contracting industry experience. Candidate must have a solid understanding of federal contracts, full accrual accounting and working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.</span></li></ul></div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">If these are the things that you are passionate about and excite you, then we should talk!</span></strong></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Working at AccountingDepartment.com, LLC</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">The people at AccountingDepartment.com, LLC are passionate about their work and are driven by innovation. Each and every day we strive for excellence. Our work environment is equal parts casual and professional. We’re serious about our business and delivering the best service to our clients, but we also make it a priority to keep things fun and exciting.</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Benefits include: </span></strong></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Work from home, W-2 position</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Compressed work week option available</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Self-Managed paid time off and paid holidays</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">401(k) plan</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Participation in a company wide annual bonus incentive plan</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">$25 monthly internet stipend</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">Casual dress</span></li></ul></div><div><strong><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">How to become part of our future success:</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;">If you believe you have what it takes to assume this new role, you must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this position.  Kindly include your salary requirements in the cover letter. Only candidates that submit these criteria will be considered.</span></div><div><em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"></span></em></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana , geneva;font-size: 10.0pt;"><em>AccountingDepartment.com is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at AccountingDepartment.com is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.</em></span></div>