Controller at The Cook & Boardman Group in West Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Controller

West Hartford, CT, USA Req #517

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The Branch Controller will be responsible for monitoring local budgets, costs, sales, expenses and inventory and display a high level of strategic thinking through data analysis to recommend benchmarks used to measure the branch's performance.

Essential Functions
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures for the local branch level, in conjunction with Corporate accounting department practices
• Implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the branch's performance
• Participates in the production of the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management and Corporate office
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Works with Corporate office to provide need information to external auditors
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal government requirements
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver's license preferred
• At least 5-7 years of experience in similar position
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite or similar software programs

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require driving to project sites.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $80,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $120,000.00