Controller

Company: The Planet Group
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary/Description: The Controller leads the accounting activities, including maintaining the books and records of the Company, the Company---s financial systems, internal and external reporting, AP, AR, purchasing, payroll, taxes, and leads the annual audits. Provides technical accounting leadership and collaborates productively with the Company---s auditors, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and key Business Leads within the Organization. Manages and executes the entire range of tasks required to support the Company---s financial functions, on a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Presents financial and operational information to a variety of audiences including employees, the finance community, Board Members, the VP and CFO, and the CEO. Position Specific Responsibilities: Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape. Manage and monitor all accounts payable/receivable, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and requirements of loans, contracts, licenses, and other agreements. Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and team/organizational budgets and actual expenditures. Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow. Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation. Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data and conclusions. Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, guidelines, and processes. In conjunction with the Company---s leadership team, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on at least a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Collaborate with team to develop and support short and long-term operational strategies. Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action. Manage and optimize payroll processes and systems. Oversee financial systems and upgrades

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