Controller

Description: Summary of the Position: As a Controller you will be responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations of the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies. You will oversee the people and processes of the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Department. Key Accountabilities: · Oversee the people and processes of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly, and annual financial statements, and bank reconciliations. · Supports the Director of Accounting in the preparation of periodic financial statements, activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets. · Owns Standard Operating Procedures documentation. · Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or international financial reporting standards. · Oversee training programs and identify training needs. · Ensure proper inventory practices are being upheld by all locations. · Advise business units on and assist with implementation of accounting and budgeting policies. · Execute recommended benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's performance. · Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations. · Ensure all files are organized and ready for audit upon request. · Monitors budget vs actual variances. Escalate to Director of Accounting when needed. · Work with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit. · Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. · Highly collaborative with leadership and communicate key levers to improve margins. · Train and develop finance and operations teams on financial acumen and policies. Requirements: Preferred Skills: · Bachelor's degree in accounting or business Administration. · Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred. · 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in the hospitality/restaurant industry · Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. · Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. · Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. · Be a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. · Advanced level interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including employees, managers, and vendors. · History of implementing best practice finance and accounting systems · High level of proficiency in computer skills and understanding of technology Compensation details: Yearly Salary PI04131c