Controller - San Diego, United States - Atwater Supply Inc

Description

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k including company match
• Flex Spending Account
• Paid time off

• Directs the company's accounting and financial activities and is responsible for quality assurance for these functions.
• Prepares monthly and yearend financial statements and operating reports with accuracy and and timeliness.
• Maintain account reconciliations relative to the Balance Sheet
• Review of trial balance and balance sheets at monthend
• Analyze expenses and monthly trends.
• Review and prepare monthend closing.
• Preparation, review, and control of journal entries and postings to the general ledger.
• Train and mentor, an Accounting/Office Staff of 7 employees
• Coordinate with accounting staff and other departments to ensure accurate, timely financial statements.
• Review and make recommendations on improving internal controls to improve financial condition.
• Yearend financial review. Prepare year end work papers and coordinate with outside auditing firm to complete the annual review.
• Communicate with our outside tax accounting firm to provide estimated book earnings so that income tax payments can be calculated.
• Prepare monthend financial reports including Balance Sheet, P&L, Gross Profit analysis and an analytical review for owners.
• Review general & liability insurance to insure adequate coverage is maintained.
• Work as a team player with other staff and communicate in a professional and courteous manner with coworkers and customers alike.
• Has excellent communication skills and demonstrates leadership in team building and motivation.
• Has proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and business acumen.
• Accepts new challenges and responsibilities with enthusiasm.
• Has a calm and mature style among peers and subordinates.
• Manages Accounting department including A/P and A/R as well as a staff accountant.
• Is proficient with integrated accounting software, report writers, and MS Office Suite.
• Has a strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.

• EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10 + years' experience in wholesale distribution, including inventory control and managing the general ledger.
• 5 years of highlevel supervisory experience.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the activities of managers and staff in all administrative areas; and to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and graphically, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work as a key member of the firm's management team with a focus on maintaining the firm's financial and cultural health.