** This position has on-site requirements with hybrid flexibility. **

Basic Purpose:

The Controller will oversee all accounting functions of the organization, which may include, but are not limited to, managing financial processes, reporting, planning, and budgets, overseeing accounting staff, performing risk assessments, and assisting the CFO with corporate financial decisions. Responsible for ensuring all accounting tasks follow financial regulations and reporting requirements to keep the company in compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly financial close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Provide timely and meaningful reporting to management regarding financial condition and performance versus established metrics.
• Optimize company resources through sound forecasting and cash management.
• File timely and accurate sales and franchise tax returns.
• Partner with Chief Financial Officer to prepare a timely and comprehensive annual budget package.
• Partner with external auditors to provide needed information on a timely basis to ensure the efficient and timely completion of the annual audit.
• Build meaningful relationships across the company and participate as a member of management of the company in most decisions involving financial and accounting policies.
• Protect corporate assets, endowment, etc., by developing and implementing sound accounting policies and procedures.
• Support Chief Financial Officer to successfully integrate accounting systems and functions.
• Provide sound managerial decisions by producing financial information, analyzing it, and providing thoughtful interpretation to senior management.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Assume direct responsibility for developing, implementing, and adhering to effective cost controls throughout the organization.
• Develop and administer programs, policies, and procedures concerning risk management and loss prevention to ensure the most effective methods of protecting the assets of the company.
• Serve as principal contact with outside organizations such as the IRS, CPA firms, and state auditors.
• Remain up to date on developments that could impact the company's operations or reporting requirements.
• Ensure continuing departmental effectiveness through the selection, training, development, and motivation of a competent accounting staff.
• Serve as primary back-up to accounting manager for payroll and vendor payment processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or another related field preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of related accounting management and progressive leadership experience, ideally in a related business model.
• Specific Skills: Well-developed collaboration and coaching skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and lead projects. The ability to operate on both strategic and tactical levels. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The ability to use data to drive effective business decisions. An internal and external customer focus. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to give compelling presentations. Excellent management and supervisory skills. Strong level of influence and negotiation skills. Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and flexibility in difficult situations. Ability to work with confidential information. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Certified Public Accountant preferred, not required. Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Life (employee, spouse, and children) and short-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401k plan with 4% company match and profit sharing
• Company paid holidays
• Hybrid flexibility
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program

Who Are We?

Founded in 1985 by two friends and their passion for driving a cool, classic Mustang, CJ Pony Parts is all about the love of automotive restoration and performance hobby. Our ongoing mission: helping car enthusiasts feel the pride of driving a unique vehicle built right in their own garage is accomplished with an easy-to-use and function-rich website backed by some of the best professional automotive enthusiasts in the business to ensure the best quality and customer service!

Our culture is critical to our success and is based on our Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, Customer Service, Integrity, and Innovation.

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