Branch Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate branch accounting and financial reporting activities to include branch AP/AR activity.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the branch budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial procedures.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Analyze variances between budget and actual results and communicate findings to leadership.
• Partner with branch leadership to develop financial strategies and support business planning initiatives.
• Cookordination audits and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk within the branch.
• Supervise accounting and administrative staff, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field highly desired.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Previous experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Strong experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience managing large-scale annual operating budgets in a multi-layered operational environment, preferably within a small to mid-sized company.
• Experience leading and supervising teams, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, enterprise management software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.