REPORTS TO: President
SUMMARY: Lead the accounting and financial reporting activities of a growing Internet business. QualitySmith provides marketing services to SMBs and Fortune 100 brands in the home services and automotive repair industries. The business was just recently a dot-com start-up but now has over 70 employees and expects significant growth in 2010 and beyond. QualitySmith maintains its start-up feel with a fast-paced, fun, innovative culture. The Controller candidate will have experience as an accountant for a fluid business that depends on frequent and accurate accounting and financial reporting. QualitySmith has been recognized as a Best Company to Work For in Washington State for three consecutive years.
PURPOSE: To monitor, report on, and forecast all revenue and expenses for multiple business lines. Provide financial support for the organization through timely & accurate reporting and forecasting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Track revenue by line of business, comparing week over week, month over month, and year over year
* Manage the accounting function to include weekly, monthly and annual P&L analysis, balance sheet review and financial statement reporting
* Perform and continuously improve the monthly close process for financial statement preparation
* Monitor expenses for necessity and for accurate coding, and make recommendations for changes
* Ensure Federal and Washington State taxes are figured correctly and paid on time
* Weekly, monthly and annual reporting and analysis of key metrics and trends pertaining to the company’s overall financial performance
* Review, test and improve existing accounting practices, procedures and internal controls for compliance with GAAP
* Prepare and continuously monitor budgets and cash flow projections by line of business
* Prepare forward-looking financial forecasts based on past performance and future expectations
* Provide direct business and financial support to operations and senior level management
* Prepare numbers with the aim of presenting those numbers to outside investors and/or raising additional capital
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum 2 years experience in an accounting or controller position
* Experience working in a fast-paced business environment
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Master’s or CPA is preferred but not required.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers
* Experience in preparing financial reports for external review by investors
* Advanced skills with various accounting software (MAS90, QuickBooks, Excel, etc.) as well as advanced technical skills as it relates to relational databases
* Excellent analytical and organizational abilities in order to handle multiple projects at one time
* Ability to work under deadline pressure and extra hours if needed on assignments
* Creative and strategic thinker with “roll up your sleeves” attitude
* Demonstrated leadership abilities
* Excellent work ethic, fast learner, team player, able to work independently
Submit resume OR brief summary of qualifications to hr-inbox@qualitysmith.com
- Location: Walla Walla, WA
- Compensation: Competitive. DOE
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