Controller
KOMPAN Global · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Job Summary
Become KOMPAN's Controller: lead the finance team, own month-end/year-end close, ensure accuracy and compliance, and provide insightful reporting to support healthier communities.About the Role
The KOMPAN team is a dynamic group of professionals who create and build innovative and imaginative playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas for all ages. KOMPAN’s mission is to create healthier and happier communities around the world by offering the world’s best play and sport solutions.Responsibilities
- Responsible for a team whose day-to-day includes Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Staff Accountant duties.
- Team Development: Responsible for ongoing, and strategic, professional development and mentorship of team members.
- Continuous Improvement: Responsible for continuous process improvement and utilization of tools, such as AI, to improve team efficiency.
- Lead Month-End and Year-End Close
- Journal Entries: Lead preparation of all required journal entries, including payroll and both recurring and non-recurring entries.
- Accruals and Analysis: Lead month-end and year-end accruals, ensuring accurate financial analysis.
- Commission Reconciliation: Prepare and reconcile commission calculations for direct sales representatives, agencies, and cooperative contracts.
- Fixed Asset Management: Assist in managing fixed assets and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations and all accrual and liability accounts.
- Audit Support: Provide support for year-end closing and audit processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Reporting and Analysis
- Monthly Results Analysis: Prepare and present monthly financial analysis and performance results.
- Compliance Reporting & Filings: Lead and prepare all compliance related reporting and filings, such as: SUT, income tax, business licensing, banking and all other commercial compliance requirements. Acts a process leader when coordinating with various multi-disciplinary team members to ensure timely and accurate reporting and filings.
- Cashflow Management: Responsible for monitoring cashflow and ensuring sufficient liquidity.
- Ad Hoc Reporting: Support the CFO with various ad hoc reporting and analytical requests.
- Intercompany Transactions: Invoice intercompany purchase orders and book/apply intercompany payments, confirming ending accounts payable balances.
Requirements
- 5+ years in a core accounting role required
- 4-year degree in accounting or related field preferred
- Solid experience with ERP systems, similar to/or direct experience with Navision
- Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong understanding of Excel
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communicator – verbally and in written form
Qualifications
- Proven ability to manage a team and lead monthly/yearly close processes.
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensatory package, including a generous health, vision, and dental plan, plus 401(k) matching.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Work/life balance.