Job Description
The role is generally split into four pillars: Governance, Reporting, Operations, and Strategy.
This is the bread and butter of the role. You are the guardian of accuracy.
- Closing the Books: Managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Financial Statements: Preparing balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow reports in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
- Audit Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure smooth year-end filings.
- Tax Compliance: Ensuring all local, state, and federal tax filings are accurate and submitted on time.
Controllers protect the company from fraud and errors.
- Policy Development: Creating and enforcing internal accounting policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Risk Assessment: Identifying blind spots in the business wher...