Controller

TC Industries Of Canada Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Tennessee is seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations and guide strategic planning. The role involves managing financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least ten years of experience, and strong management skills. This is a full-time position offering up to 30% travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ten years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide leadership to the finance and accounting team.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Accounting and tax preparation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Description

Controller

Direct Customer Solutions

DCS, LLC

Classification
Exempt

Reports to
Senior Controller

Summary/Objective

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability. They will collaborate with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Files quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Leadership: Direct the Finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

Competencies

A set of core skills, including deep financial expertise, strategic planning abilities, proficiency in risk management, leadership and communication skills, technological savvy, and an understanding of regulatory and compliance issues. This position manages all employees of the Finance Department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a combination of desk work and hands-on applications within the company.

Position Type/Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday.

DCS, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Ten years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is required to multiple locations as business needs demand up to 30% may be expected.