Controller

Our client is a Spokane-based group of heavy industrial dealerships. With locations in 4 states they serve a 5-state region and are seeking a Controller to report to the CFO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop enhancements to internal processes that drive greater efficiency throughout the organization.
• Develop and mentor the team members to further advance their skills, capabilities, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems and recording of transactions through the exercise of “best accounting practices” and application of GAAP Develop the frameworks to support a multitude of growth opportunities (i.e., new locations, new product lines, acquisitions, and new businesses).
• Review the monthly financials to help the Finance Manager explain the results to Plan and Prior Year.
• Provide tax information to tax firm as needed. Review all state and local tax returns prepared by staff.
• Lead the annual financial audit by the CPA firm, ensuring that we have a successful audit with the help of the accounting team.
• Responsible for leading month-end close, including the calculation, preparation, and review of journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review supporting documentation and reconciliations for journal entries. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in special projects, such as acquisitions, divestitures, etc. as needed.
• Review the 13-week cash forecast prepared by the Finance Manager to help you understand the company’s cash position and liquidity.
• Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll oversight and review.
• Review the monthly commission calculations. Direct accounting staff on making the journal entries and reconciling the commission accrual account every month.
• Ensure that inventories are properly valued at month-end at the lower of cost or market.
• Track capital expenditures so that they can be accounted for in the company’s fixed asset listing, capitalized in the GL when placed in service and depreciated/amortized appropriately.
• Maintain fixed asset tracking system to account for the net book value of the assets and record depreciation expense.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in written documents that the appropriate people can access.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

An undergraduate degree in business or related field and an MBA or related advanced degree would be beneficial. CPA and deep understanding of GAAP accounting preferred.

Experience

• Senior leadership business experience in accounting and / or finance of at least 7 to 10 years.
• Management of I.T., MIS and other systems is a plus.
• Management experience in heavy equipment, service, dealership, construction, municipal/ sectors preferred.
• Prior experience working with a private company board is a strong plus.
• Sage Software experience is a plus.

COMPENSATION

• Base salary of up to $130k.
• Corporate benefits include employer provided healthcare, 401k plan and time off.