Corporate Controller

As the Corporate Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial functions, including budget management, providing financial analysis to support decision-making, and company finances. Client relationships are a key metric at J. Joseph. Therefore, the Controller will work collaboratively with their team and other departments across the company to provide internal and external clients with superior service. The Controller will be part of a collaborative work-hard-play-hard culture.

While serving our internal and external clients, the Corporate Controller has an obligation to leave no stone unturned.

Essential Functions
Accounting Operations:
• Responsible for all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Responsible for collaborating with Human Resources on Paylocity payroll processing, auditing, and distribution of annual tax documents to employees, and all non-HR related set up and reports
• Optimization and management of invoicing of clients, collections, and deposits
• Responsible for Accounts Payable processing to include reviewing invoices for accuracy, providing checks and submitting to J. Joseph Officer for signature, mailing checks, timeliness of payment, and monitoring cash flow.
• Responsible for databases that relate to projections/revenue and financial information.

Financial Reporting:
• Prepare and review financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements), ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets and financial forecasts
• Coordinate the preparation of financial forecasting and report variances.

Internal Controls:
• Establish and maintain Internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data based on certified audit standards when feasible
• Complete the annual audit request from the workers' compensation insurance provider.
• Coordinate insurance renewals for all policies not related to employee benefits.

Tax Compliance:
• Collaborate with CPA to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Financial Analysis:
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance

Policy Development:
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures in coordination with operational functions
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies based on certified audit requirements, when feasible

Cost Management:
• Collaborate with the CEO and CPA to create the annual financial budget and review expenses in relation to the approved budget. Notify the CEO of concerns throughout the year.
• Provide reports and projections as designated by Management.

• Operate from JJC’s Vision & Mission Statement
• Adhere to JJC’s Corporate Values
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role, must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. Filing, printing, faxing, scanning and copying is required; this requires the ability to move about the office and position self to access equipment and filing cabinets, transport items (files, box of paper, etc.) weighing up to 20 lbs., and ascend/descend step ladder/stool as necessary. The position requires extended hours in front of a computer screen and operation of a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, and a copy machine. This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange accurate information via telephone, in person, and writing.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Regular schedule for this position is 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with a flexible lunch hour. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Travel up to 40% may be required.
Required Education & Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and/or operations
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a management role
Preferred Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance
• Accounting and payroll software experience
Skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Multitasking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Emotional Intelligence
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities, that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
To Apply
Forward cover letter and resume to:
Jodi DeLaZerda, HR Manager Jdelazerda@jjc.com
210.587.2747