Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Ten years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation required.
• Aviation industry experience a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, provide ongoing training, and maintain strong employee relationships.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or standards.
• Monitor and assess current department practices and procedures to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis, including capital investments, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external agencies and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Recognize potential areas of risk and develop risk management strategies.
• Cross functional support throughout the company.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Customer focused, both internally and externally
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting (QuickBooks) and financial software (NetSuite).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please note that 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 activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

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