Gateway Recruiting
Controller
Gateway Recruiting, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
The Controller will report directly to the CFO. The Corporate Controller will be responsible for all Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, and Tax functions of the company and support the CFO and Senior Leadership Team in growing the US and UK/EU business. This role will also assist in the preparation of the company's SEC filings, and the position will play an essential part in ensuring the accuracy of the company's external financial reporting. The individual selected for this position will interact with all levels of management, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and assist with multiple financial projects and initiatives.Supervisory Responsibilities:
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.Oversees the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Duties/Responsibilities:Performs other related duties as assigned.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contractsMaintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expendituresIn conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basisManaging and overseeing the quarterly & annual consolidation process including foreign and domestic subsidiariesManage the SEC reporting process including preparation of the consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis (MD&A) sections of the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvementProactively monitor accounting and financial reporting rules as well as a working knowledge of SEC disclosure and reporting requirementsImplement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislationDevelop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflowOversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivityAssist with audits to maintain the integrity of finances and data.Manage relationships and deliverables of outside vendors and audit firms.Manage accounts payable/accounts receivable and payroll functions.Provide Accounting support for Holdings (US and UK)Manage cash across subsidiariesRespond to technical accounting inquiries from Controller, CFO, and external auditors.Lead the implementation and documentation of new accounting technical literature and SEC regulationsManage the preparation and review of the earnings release, financial tables, and external presentationsAssist with accounting and reporting for debt and equity transactions (including stock compensation)Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree Required in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of five years of experience in financial leadership.CPA is strongly preferred.A minimum of four (4) years in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a position in an SEC reporting or technical accounting functionExperience with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, XBRL tagging, etc.)Solid progression of people and project leadership experience.Program management experience, including effective use of internal controls and providing stakeholder leadership.ERP system expertise requiredAdvanced Excel skills are required.Solid team player with the ability to work independently in a confident, deliberate, and productive manner.Ability to research issues and arrive at logical well-documented analysis and conclusions.Effective verbal and written communicator with both financial and non-financial individuals. Comfortable presenting to all levels of the business.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulationsDemonstrated analytical and research skillsProficient verbal and written communication skillsAbility to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functionallyAbility to manage multiple projects with demonstrated organizational skills and superior attention to detailExperience with Workiva is a plus
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.Oversees the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Duties/Responsibilities:Performs other related duties as assigned.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contractsMaintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expendituresIn conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basisManaging and overseeing the quarterly & annual consolidation process including foreign and domestic subsidiariesManage the SEC reporting process including preparation of the consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis (MD&A) sections of the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvementProactively monitor accounting and financial reporting rules as well as a working knowledge of SEC disclosure and reporting requirementsImplement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislationDevelop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflowOversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivityAssist with audits to maintain the integrity of finances and data.Manage relationships and deliverables of outside vendors and audit firms.Manage accounts payable/accounts receivable and payroll functions.Provide Accounting support for Holdings (US and UK)Manage cash across subsidiariesRespond to technical accounting inquiries from Controller, CFO, and external auditors.Lead the implementation and documentation of new accounting technical literature and SEC regulationsManage the preparation and review of the earnings release, financial tables, and external presentationsAssist with accounting and reporting for debt and equity transactions (including stock compensation)Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree Required in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of five years of experience in financial leadership.CPA is strongly preferred.A minimum of four (4) years in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a position in an SEC reporting or technical accounting functionExperience with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, XBRL tagging, etc.)Solid progression of people and project leadership experience.Program management experience, including effective use of internal controls and providing stakeholder leadership.ERP system expertise requiredAdvanced Excel skills are required.Solid team player with the ability to work independently in a confident, deliberate, and productive manner.Ability to research issues and arrive at logical well-documented analysis and conclusions.Effective verbal and written communicator with both financial and non-financial individuals. Comfortable presenting to all levels of the business.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulationsDemonstrated analytical and research skillsProficient verbal and written communication skillsAbility to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functionallyAbility to manage multiple projects with demonstrated organizational skills and superior attention to detailExperience with Workiva is a plus