Financial Controller - Internet Firm

Job Description

E-Commerce imaging company is looking to hire a controller, to assist the new CFO in setting up and building out the finance function.  The controller will be required to select and implement a General Ledger and other accounting systems, and set up policy and procedure within the department                

The role will include the preparation of monthly financials, and the set up of budgeting systems and production of monthly budgets together with variance analysis.

Role and Responsibilities

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Document existing financial systems and suggest and implement improvements
• Investigate new accounting software, select and implement selected system together with IT department and outside consultants
• Research accounting issues to insure compliance with GAAP                      
• Manage billing and accounts payable personnel
• Work with outside auditors on annual audit                                                   
• Manage relationship with external accounting firm
• Prepare monthly journal entries                                                                       
• Work on annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
• Prepare quarterly financial presentations for Board                                          
• Review preparation of tax returns
• Measure financial and operating performance of divisions and departments  
• Prepare, monitor, analyze and report monthly operating results against budget/forecast
• Prepare monthly financial reporting package                   
• Daily cash management                         
• Special projects on an ad hoc basis