VP /Corporate Controller

Company: NSC
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

The Corporate Controller will lead, manage, and improve the Company's accounting function including accounting operations, GAAP requirements, compliance, tax, audit, M&A integrations, and financial reporting. The position will report to the CFO and is a highly visible leadership position with exposure to executive leadership, operations teams, the board of directors, investors, and external auditors. The ideal candidate will be passionate about finding opportunities to improve F&A systems and processes, while strictly protecting the integrity of the organization's accounting.
Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct all accounting activities across the organization, to ensure compliance with GAAP, lender covenants, and statutory guidelines, as well as internal financial policies and procedures
• Lead and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes, according to a fiscal calendar and close/reporting schedule
• Provide guidance on GAAP technical accounting and conduct internal/external research as needed on accounting requirements
• Create, maintain, and improve internal controls and process documentation for key activities/controls within the department
• Supervise functions within the department including AP, Billing, Tax, Treasury, Expense Reports, and other related accounting/finance functions
• Lead and coach a distributed accounting team with resources in multiple locations
• Drive a culture of continuous improvements to implement automation, efficiencies, and process enhancements on an ongoing basis
• Ensure managers and team members receive performance feedback and career growth opportunities.
• Provide team leadership, development, mentorship, and motivation
• Cross functional interaction with HR, IT, and Operations during M&A or strategic company initiatives.
• Serve as the owner of financial systems including the General Ledger and related subsystems (e.g., AP, T&E, etc.)
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Complete integration from prior acquisitions to harmonize systems and processes
• Participate in M&A for future acquisitions and integrations.
• Liaise with leaders across business systems, sales, tax, treasury, and other functions OTHER:-- Exhibit the highest principles of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
  • Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of NSC and our clients including all applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures
  • Act as a partner to the CFO and business leaders
  • Design and administer effective record-keeping mechanisms (e.g., electronic files) SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
    • Previous experience as Controller or Assistant Controller
    • Strong technical knowledge of GAAP accounting in a professional services setting
    • Outstanding communication skills
    • Ability to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly
    • Microsoft Excel and general competency with financial systems / ledgers

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