Controller Position Available In Plaquemines, Louisiana

Controller Couvillion Group LLC Belle Chasse, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$81.6K – $104K a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications General ledger reconciliation CPA Accounts payable 5 years Finance Master’s degree Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree GAAP QuickBooks Online Accounting Certified Management Accountant Balance sheet reconciliation QuickBooks Construction Senior level Master of Business Administration Leadership Accounting Communication skills

Full Job Description Position:

Controller Department:

Finance Location:

Belle Chase, LA Job Summary:

The Controller is responsible for managing all aspects of the general accounting function. Oversees the timely completion of ledger accounts and financial statements. Evaluates and suggests appropriate improvements to internal processes, ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization. Responsible for protecting assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting internal audits. A controller must possess solid communication, technology, analytical, and leadership skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of GAAP and should have a background in both accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

1.

Recordkeeping:

Implement, modify, and document recordkeeping, making use of online computer technology, and identifying the need to implement other technology if needed. 2.

Forms and Manuals:

Prepare and update forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities. 3.

Leadership:

Coach and teach the accounting department as needed. Provide direct oversight of and annual review of accounting personnel. 4.

General Ledger:

Review data entries for accuracy. Review and maintain the general ledger classifications. Propose reclassification. 5.

Team Collaboration:

Coordinate and communicate regularly with all departments of the organization to ensure proper recording of transactions, including accounting, HR/payroll, and operations. Work collaboratively with other organization professionals to achieve organizational goals. Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. 6.

Month-End Closing:

Ensure checklist of month-end closing procedures is met on schedule, including timely bank reconciliation, oversight of accounting personnel, review proper classification of expenses, identify overhead reclassifications, prepare month-end job cost accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. 7.

Job Schedules:

Prepare monthly contracts-in-process and completed contracts schedules. Review for accuracy. 8.

Financial Statements:

Prepare monthly financial statements for Couvillion Group. Prepare consolidated financial statements on a quarterly basis. 9.

Budget:

Manage company-wide budgets and advise department heads on areas to improve. 10.

AR:

Oversee data input by Admin. Asst. for AR and process AR. 11.

Accounting Systems:

Assist with the transition from QuickBooks to Viewpoint ERP System. 12.

Relations:

Ensure that relationships with customers and vendors are in good standing. 13.

Ad-Hoc Reporting :

Prepare other reports as requested, including but not limited to Overhead Burden, Cash Flow, Asset Cost Analysis. 14. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned .

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred MBA, CPA, CGMA, and/or CMA certifications)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Controller (preferred experience within the maritime/construction industries).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations and industry standards (preferred).
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Working Environment:

The Controller will work in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to grasp, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, walk; lift push or pull objects up to 20 lbs. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO & ADA

Statement:

Couvillion Group LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person