Controller

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations while ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and scalable accounting processes that support GMRE's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations
  Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
  Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.
  Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
  Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's balance sheet through timely reconciliations, account analysis, and resolution of outstanding items.

• Technical Accounting & Compliance
  Continuously improve close procedures and accounting workflows.
  Support cash management activities through timely reconciliations, banking administration, and coordination with the Director of Finance.

• Payroll, Tax & State Compliance
  Provide oversight of payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
  Monitor payroll tax compliance across multiple states.
  Resolve payroll tax notices and state compliance issues.
  Oversee multi-state business registrations, annual filings, payroll tax compliance, business tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
  Work closely with Payroll and Human Resources to strengthen payroll controls and compliance processes.

• Benefits & Financial Administration
  Oversee the financial administration of the Company's employee benefit programs, including the 401(k) plan, self-funded medical plan, and insurance programs.
  Coordinate with Human Resources and third-party administrators to ensure accurate funding, reconciliations, and reporting.
  Maintain financial controls and compliance related to employee benefit programs.

• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
  Strengthen internal controls throughout the accounting cycle.
  Identify process improvement opportunities that reduce risk and improve efficiency.
  Develop scalable accounting policies and procedures.
  Build accounting processes capable of supporting the Company's growth while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  Lead accounting process design and support implementation of ERP systems, financial automation, and other technology initiatives.
  Promote segregation of duties and best accounting practices throughout the organization.

• Team Leadership
  Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff.
  Provide technical accounting guidance and training.
  Develop the skills and capabilities of the accounting personnel.
  Foster accountability, continuous learning, and professional development.
  Develop and strengthen the accounting team to support the Company's continued growth.

• Business Partnership & Financial Planning
  Support strategic finance initiatives and cross-functional business improvement efforts.
  Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by developing accounting-related assumptions, validating financial data, and collaborating with the Director of Finance and Program Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial planning.
  Provide accounting guidance for new business initiatives, organizational growth, and strategic decision making.
  Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organization.
  Serve as a trusted advisor on accounting matters affecting the business.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Excellent understanding of accounting controls and financial reporting.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for continuous improvement and process development.

• Ability to research complex accounting issues and recommend practical solutions.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Minimum of 3 years in an accounting leadership role.

• Experience managing the month-end close process.

• Experience preparing financial statements and managing audits.

• Experience with multi-state tax compliance.

• Experience mentoring and developing accounting professionals.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in government contracting.

• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements.

• Experience with ERP implementations or financial system improvements.

• Experience supporting a rapidly growing organization.