Finance & Accounting Hawaii Controller

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions in accordance with established systems and generally accepted principles of accounting to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Manage consolidation of all financial data necessary for accurate reporting of business results by directing and overseeing the general accounting activities including maintenance of general ledgers and analysis of reports.
• Cook up and prepare internal and external financial statements, budgets, accounting analysis reports, and other monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Prepare special reports for upper management and regional headquarters on request.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters.
• Cook up and prepare tour estimates and reconciliations.
• Monitor and manage cash-flow status and decide disposition of available funds.
• Cook up and prepare necessary forms and reports to comply with tax and other regulatory requirements.
• Assess current accounting operations and recommend and implement new processes.
• Maintain control of the Company's insurance policies (auto, property and general liabilities).
• Prepare necessary documents for renewal and ensure to have adequate insurance coverage with favorable rates.
• Support tour operation department to bind insurance for various events.

Essential Duties

• Aids in other areas during peak periods as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required. CPA license preferred. 7 years progressively more responsible experience in accounting, of which 5 years were in a managerial capacity. Tour operation and information knowledge preferred. English/Japanese speaking preferred.

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of company specific software.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems, software, application programs, email and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift or move boxes up to 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

• Able to visualize, articulate and solve complex problems and concepts and make decisions based on available information.
• Detail oriented, highly accurate, conscientious and able to work independently and with a team, be creative and possess strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks concurrently Requires good oral communication skills to communicate effectively with employees, management, other top management, affiliates and with external contacts.
• Requires working cooperatively with others, deal constructively with conflict and have the ability to handle stressful situations.

Working Conditions

• Working Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional work outside these days and hours.
• Working Environment: Air conditioned office. Occasional travel to various locations outside of the office to meet with business partners as necessary.
• Equipment Used: PC, printer, 10-key, copy machine, fax machine, typewriter, telephone and other standard office equipment.