Controller

Premier WNY organization has an immediate need for a Controller.

Responsibilities

• Is a key manager in the operation of the Accounting Department.
• Provides analytical, administrative, and financial information to the company owners and high level managers.
• Knows proper accounting methods and instructs his or her team members in those methods.
• Participates in discussions with managers to assist them in achieving their respective objectives.
• Maintains the most up-to-date profit and loss information available in a timely manner.
• Initiates discussions with General Managers to provide them with advice and support that will help them to achieve their respective dealership objectives.
• Works with other managers in planning, forecasting trends, reviewing and revising plans on an ongoing basis and initiates such discussions as necessary.
• Promotes the development of his or her team members.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of retail facility sales, profits, and expenses under his/her responsibility.
• Conducts long-term planning for those franchises assigned to him/her.
• Participates in meetings or initiates meetings to discuss decisions affecting all dealerships.
• Is able to take on special projects and have them completed within the required time frame.
• Continually looks to implement and develop more efficient means of operation.
• Develops and implements internal financial controls.
• Is capable of conveying necessary information (in writing and verbally) to company managers when requested.
• Must be capable of working independently to effectively manage his or her time and work flow.
• Is a leader in many ways; is decisive and capable of conveying necessary information to other leaders.
• Is willing and able to keep communication lines open with leaders and team members and consider different viewpoints and recommendations as part of the decision making.

As an Upper Level Manager

• Is highly analytical with much time spent planning, analyzing and synthesizing financial data.
• Requires the completion of numerous routine reports
• Interacts consistently with leaders and team members to exchange and coordinate the flow of paperwork and information.
• Recruits, hires, and develops employees
• Is responsible for the finance reporting and general ledgers of the select franchises

Management/ Business Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws
• Ability to administer payroll
• Ability to administer purchase orders and fixed assets
• Ability to establish and maintain key filing systems including financial records and team member folders
• Ability to conduct basic financial analysis
• Leadership skills including delegation, empowerment, coaching, supervision, organizing and planning
• Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution (both interdepartmental and intradepartmental)
• Ability to take an interest in team members including proactively promoting their appropriate development
• Working knowledge of bank and insurance terminology and processes
• Knowledge of computer systems for data analysis and management reporting

Strong knowledge of accounting application and methods (Debits and Credits)