Financial Controller

Company: Lecoq Cuisine Corporation
Location: Milford
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

This position is responsible for--the--company's--books and records,--month end close,--account reconciliations,--and--internal and external--reporting. Assist the--CFO with--insurance and employee benefits. This position is responsible for--all Financial Accounting functions and supervision of personnel including Financial Accounting, Internal Audit,--Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit,--Cost Accounting,--and--Payroll.--?Responsibilities:* Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Update and maintain the--policies and procedures manual. Maintain the chart of accounts. * Assist--with banking relationships and risk management. * Negotiate contracts with outside vendors including payroll--provider, credit cards,--etc. * Oversee the operations of the accounting department,--including AP, AR, Credit and Collections,--setting goals and objectives and monitoring performance. * Ensure the timely and accurate recording of all transactions in the books and records. * Ensure that all balance sheet account reconciliations are maintained on a monthly basis. * Manage the expense reimbursement and--corporate credit--cards. * Manage the Payroll function and setting of policies and procedures--including adherence to regulations and--timely filings. * Register for and file sales and use tax returns. * Prepare annual budgets for Finance, Administration and Other Income/Expense departments. * Prepare budget consolidation and all related forecast and budget reporting. * Responsible for preparation--and publishing of monthly--financial reporting. * Prepare analysis of variances versus budget and prior year. * Responsible for year-end--external audit of--legal entities and overall consolidated audit. * Responsible for 401(k) audit. * Responsible for--all bank, insurance and tax audits. * Responsible for management of the company internal audit function. * Ensure good accounting practices, procedures and adequate internal controls are followed throughout the company. Make immediate adjustments whenever necessary. Experience * Minimum of 5--years experience--as a professional accountant. CPA preferred. * Five years of supervisory experience required. * Experience with ERP information systems. * Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook. * Experience with report writing software. * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA,--CMA,--MBA or--Master's'--degree in Accounting or Finance is required.--?

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