Controller

• Location: Addison, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #10093

CONTRACT-TO-HIRE: Controller
Our client, located in Addison, is looking for a Controller to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. 

This role is 100% in-office. 

Key Qualifications: 

• A CPA or CMA is required. 
• Similar industry experience, such as aviation, construction, engineering, or transportation, is required.
• Similar company size experience ($20M) is preferred. 
• NetSuite and/or Quantum experiences are helpful. 

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.

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