Controller

SUMMARY

Havtech is searching for a Controller to join the Accounting and Finance team. The Controller is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, as well as internal control for various business units within the Havtech group. In addition, the Controller partners with leadership to enhance and better integrate the finance, HR, and IT functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.

Finance and Accounting Leadership

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Create an environment of controls to ensure the safeguarding of company assets, including, but not limited to cash, inventory, fixed assets, and investments.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership informed of the financial condition of business units.
• Assist company leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process.
• Help lead the Billing, AP, AR, Credit and Cash teams to ensure timely processing of customer billing, accurate recording and paying vendor debts, active collection of open accounts and proper application of payments, as well as determine credit worthiness of potential customers to mitigate risk to the businesses while maintaining relationships.
• Lead the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze expense accounts, reconciliation of bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts for any unusual activity.
• Perform analysis and review of financials and various reports for reasonableness and accuracy to provide useful information to the Executive Team.
• Prepare all supporting documents and requests for the completion of audit/review and tax returns as required by an external CPA firm.
• Continually strive to improve efficiency by reviewing systems and processes to evaluate current and potential functionality.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications, creating, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment with associates of all levels in the company.

Compliance Leadership

• Stay current on laws and regulations regarding NEXUS requirements in localities currently conducting business.
• Comply with all Union reporting requirements.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions.
• Work with outside attorneys and consultants as needed.

REPORTS TO

Chief Financial Officer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities immediately, but that is subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to executive teams.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a master's degree in accounting or MBA in finance and the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
• Should have experience in partnering with an executive team and have a high level of written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership of people
• Experience with various financial/accounting and CRM software preferred (specifically Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience creating queries using SQL and SQL Reporting Services Reports
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to take direction in a matrix leadership organization and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Must be able to develop and execute business and strategic plans

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

DECLARATION

Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the \President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.