Controller at SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE COMPANY in Santa Cruz, California

Job Description:

Join a dynamic and diversified private corporation that owns and operates an iconic amusement park, event facilities, lodging facilities, arcades, a bowling alley, and a robust real estate portfolio. As the Controller, you will be instrumental in ensuring the financial health and integrity of the corporation while managing its diverse portfolio of revenue streams. Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance, you will lead a team of accounting professionals and oversee accounting operations and payroll processing across multiple business units.

Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management, tax activities and all general ledger functions across multiple business units.Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, implementing a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.Oversee the production of periodic financial accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Prepare and organize financial statements for review.Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and provide accounting guidance to all departments within the corporation to ensure best practices in policies and procedures company wide.Oversee the payroll processing function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations. Stay current with payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance and best practice.Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Assist with the Companys budget process and management.Coordinate and play a major role in all year-end audit and tax activities.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation preferred. Proven equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification.Preferred experience includes five-to-ten years in the field including three-to-five years of supervisory experience.Ideal candidate has proven experience as a Controller within the entertainment, hospitality and/or real estate industries.In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) required.Experience with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics preferred.Experience overseeing payroll processing operations required.Strong leadership skills and experience working within a multi-entity organization required.

Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, working on a computer.Able to lift up to 45lbs with assistance.Able to climb stairs, to reach up to 6ft, and bend.Able to see, read, and interpret documents.Able to hear conversations on the telephone and in person