Controller / Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking a Controller / Chief Financial Officer to lead our company! Under the immediate supervision of the CEO, executes and manages the financial and accounting processes for a smaller, established, and growing company in the Columbia, SC metropolitan area. The person will have the ability to architect teams, process, and structure to support growth. The CFO must have ability to navigate and support our efforts to obtain capital to grow. Initial title would be Controller with a desire to see the selected person promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Included would be a 33 – 50% bonus potential, car allowance, and cell phone expense. Benefits begin the first day of employment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance / Accounting

· Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash requirements and check processing.

· Handles and reconciles all checking accounts and credit card accounts.

· Participates in period-end closing process.

· Prepares and maintains internal reporting.

SKILL REQUIREMENT:

· Strong interpersonal skills to articulate and professionally handle communication with customers, employees and vendors and treat all stakeholders with respect and consideration.

· Accounting and Finance ability to maintain accurate records, schedules, and financial statement accuracy.

· Computer aptitude and willingness to learn to process needed data and to communicate via reports, spreadsheets, and other written communication.

· Ability to hold confidential information that is proprietary to the management of the company.

• Technical accounting ability and education to plan and enforce efficient accounting, banking, and financial management standards.
• Business sense to promote the goodwill of the company and to positively impact customer satisfaction at all levels of the business process.
• Organization aptitude to manage the scheduling and production of the accounting system schedule and employees.
• Leadership ability to set and maintain a positive atmosphere within the office and assigned departments.
• Controller experience with a smaller manufacturer or distributor or with a larger company where the individual is over a department of around 50 to 60 people.
• At least 15 years experience in accounting / finance
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or Math
• Having a CPA is a plus

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