Controller (Staff Accountant) Job Type : Full-time
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Full Job Description Overview: We are a long-standing and fast-growing, multi-state restaurant franchise company headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. Our headquarters team is comprised of six highly capable and dependable people who handle the Administrative and Accounting functions for our 50 (and growing) restaurants. We are looking for a highly organized, structured, energetic, and friendly person to join our team as a Controller.
Position Type : Full Time
Work Location : Albuquerque, NM; onsite
Business Hours : Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm; this role may be expected to work outside of normal
business hours (approximately 40-50 hours per week)
Reports To : Director of Accounting
Pay Information: $90,000 - $110,000
Benefits: Locally owned company that is expanding 2024 projected revenue of $75M Wonderful work environment with leadership that cares about people Beautiful office space located along the bosque Gold-level PPO health insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company-paid Holidays Key Responsibilities: Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; provides guidance and feedback for assigned staff Leads, directs, and manages the Accounting and Payroll departments in order to produce accurate, timely and relevant financial information Ensures that all employees are well informed of policies, procedures, and regulations Prepares financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and informational reports Ensures all accounting functions are appropriately and timely completed including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger reconciliation, tax preparation and filing, and period-end closing Ensures accounting processes financial reports are in compliance with GAAP Ensures effective internal controls are in place Manages the fixed assets, including tracking and recording fixed assets Files personal property tax returns Files monthly sales tax reports Submits monthly and quarterly sales reports to landlords as required Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies and objectives Leads or supports in developing and implementing projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals in accordance with regulations, company goals and GAAP Monitors and maintains Accounting management information systems, both manual and computerized Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with our Operations counterparts Supports the Operations team by providing reports, and general assistance in regard to their financials or any other aspect of the administrative side of the business Assists Director of Accounting in financial, regulatory, and franchisor audits Participates in year-end closing and audit preparation Continually evaluates established policies and procedures, and assists in updates or modifications as necessary Conducts/attends staff meetings and trainings as necessary Performs additional duties as assigned and necessary Qualifications: Ability to foster a cooperative, professional, and friendly work environment High level of integrity and professionalism Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies A true sense of ownership for all work Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university (Master's degree preferred) Minimum of five years' accounting experience Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel) Ability to work with accounting software and within company financial database and make recommendations for efficient financial accounting and control systems as needed Sage Intacct, BILL, and/or Divvy experience is beneficial Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals Employee development and performance management skills Ability to superviseing systems and procedures Demonstrated ability in managing a wide and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments Ability to develop and maintain recordkeep variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with solid judgment and discretion is critical, as well as the ability to perform duties independently Must be familiar with governmental accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must clear a criminal and credit background check Experience level: 5 years
