Controller at International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC – Mobile, Alabama

IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.
IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
•Health

•Dental

•Vision

•Life

•LTD

•Accident

•Critical Illness

•401k
Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.
Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

JOB TITLE: Controller

REPORTS TO: VP of Finance

SUMMARY

Manage and oversee the finance and accounting departments providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all Company activities that will assist management, its shareholders, and other users in making educated economic decisions about the Company's future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the activities of the Finance-Accounting and Payroll departments to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial data as well as the dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, monthly budget vs actual reporting budgets.
• Acquire knowledge and oversee implementation of government contract accounting according to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidelines for company compliance.
• Work with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on government contract audits.
• Work with external Certified Public Accounting firms for annual financial statement independent audits and annual federal and state corporate tax returns.
• Directly manage or provide support for the completion of all internal and external audits and tax compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll departments to ensure the accurate and timely management of all AR and AP aging components including billings, cash receipts application as well as the weekly processing of the Company Payroll.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all processes and safeguarding of the related data.
• Oversee the ongoing internal audits of various processes to ensure compliance with Company SOP.
• Routinely provide ad-hoc financial reporting to all Company departments in support of various projects and initiatives.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, franchisees, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Oversee the activities of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.
• Very strong managerial abilities up to and including mentoring an Assistant Controller and Staff Accountant. Teaching/training and teambuilding of various Accounting and Payroll staff personnel is critical.
• Very strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and banking working knowledge.
• Very computer friendly -- spreadsheet proficient (hardware and software). Very strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP software and WENNSOFT job cost accounting system
• Knowledge of various other company related ERP systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA certification preferred). Must have 10 years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is conducted indoors in an office environment
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk; must be able to view computer screen for prolonged periods of time; must be able to enter date using keyboard accurately and efficiently
• May be required to climb stairs

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, adding machine, scanner

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.