Controller
- Job Title
- Controller
- Job ID
- 27751884
- Location
- Charlotte, NC,
- Other Location
- Description
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WHO WE ARE: Opkalla is an IT Trusted Advisory company partnered with 200+ global service providers. We assist clients with research, design and deployment of IT services in the areas of Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Networking and UCaaS & CCaaS. Opkalla takes a “Best of Breed” approach with each project by identifying market leaders/trends, saving customers time and money. Be a part of one of the nation’s fastest growing IT companies (www.opkalla.com). We foster dynamic, fast-paced, and engaging workplace environments. We believe teamwork is the best way to serve our customers.
Job Title: Controller
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to join our accounting/finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's goals. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities:- Accurately maintain general ledger and subsidiary systems
- Perform and manage all A/P and A/R related activities
- Analyze, apply, and improve policies, procedures, and controls
- Ensure accuracy of accounting reports and staff work product through detailed audits/reviews
- Provide supervision, coaching, and development of accounting staff
- Manage policies and procedures to maximize efficiency
- Execute consolidation of financial statements for the parent company and subsidiaries
- Provide timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to our leadership team
- Provide CPA firm with information required for preparation of annual tax returns
- Review bank reconciliations
- Prepare required collateral and covenant compliance reporting to our bank
- Prepare rolling 13-week cash flow reporting w/analysis & recommendations
- Report on margins by Customer and Product
- Work closely with the company’s executive team to facilitate efficient and effective operations
- Participate in software and systems implementations and other company wide improvements, as required
- Maintain a weekly / monthly dashboard for COO & CFO
- Keep accounting Policies and Procedures Manual current
- Monitor and ensure internal controls and separation of duties
- Ensure that our sales, payroll, and income tax filings are timely and in compliance with regulations
- SG&A expense management
- Provide oversight of Commissions Management processes, including commissions plans, changes, and accuracy of payments and bill backs
- Serve as a backup resource during team member absences, ensuring continuity and accuracy
- Conduct reporting and analysis of profitability, vender performance, and product/service categories, while providing strategic recommendations to drive business growth
- Minimum of eight years of professional experience in accounting/finance
- Bachelor's degree in either Accounting or Finance
- Strong attention to detail for data accuracy
- Excellent accounting acumen
- Experience with QuickBooks Online and data imports into QuickBooks.
- Ability to prioritize work and succeed under deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency with Excel
- Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, reporting, and strategic financial planning.
- Attention to Detail – Ability to ensure the accuracy of financial statements, reports, and audits with a meticulous approach.
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Process Improvement & Efficiency – Proven ability to analyze, implement, and improve financial processes, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management – Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information across teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. You do this exceptionally well through all mediums.
- Time Management & Prioritization – Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize workload, and execute tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Integrity & Compliance – Commitment to ethical financial practices, regulatory compliance, and maintaining internal controls.
- Strategic & Business Mindset – Ability to align financial strategies with business objectives, identify growth opportunities, and drive profitability.
- Nimble business mind with an emphasis on developing creative solutions and efficient productivity.
- High level of maturity, integrity, and personal effectiveness.
- A results-oriented attitude: you get stuff done. What takes other people a day takes you a few hours. You like to take the initiative. You pursue opportunities beyond what is expected.
- High speed of learning: you like to learn and you learn quickly. The idea of being asked to own a project within a functional area that you have no previous experience with excites you.
- Great teamwork skills: you have a low ego, give and receive feedback well, and expect open, direct communication. You are committed to raising the bar for the whole team.
- Alignment with our Mission and our Values.
