Controller / Chief Financial Officer at Wholesale Tire

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, budget preparation, audit functions, and payroll.
• Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Works with the President to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or 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.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for annual audits.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.

Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.