Sidwell Strategies is looking for a result oriented, hands-on professional with the ability to deal effectively and interact well with customers, vendors, and employees. The Corporate Controller will oversee all lines of business and manage our accounting personnel. Duties include directing personnel and department operations, compiling financial reports based on financial statements, and implementing policies and procedures for financial reporting. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Controller duties and responsibilities (but are not limited to):

• Assist management with important financial decisions
• Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, and statements to understand the financial state of business
• Supervise employees who work under the controller in preparing financial reports and budgets
• Monitor a company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs
• Keep up to date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areas
• Understand the financials of a company, to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing
• Oversight of the Accounts Payable processes
• Audit invoice entry to A/P system
• Processing of supplier payments
• Administering automatic payments
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Oversight of the Billing/Accounts Receivable processes
• Production monthly recurring billing
• Application of customer payments
• Collections
• Process weekly payroll entries
• Bank reconciliations
• Prepare general ledger journal entries
• Preparation and analysis of monthly Financial Statements, including reconciliation of all Balance Sheet Accounts
• Process intercompany billings
• Administration of corporate credit card charges
• Assist management in budgeting process
• Forecast weekly cash requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA desired but not required
• Proven background in commercial property maintenance, construction management, construction administration or a related field
• Minimum 5 years practical accounting experience, including experience with job cost accounting
• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in an accounting environment
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Work with Project Managers and Operations Team a plus