Basic Function: The controller position is responsible for the accounting operations of the firm, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the firm's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. Management 1. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures 2. Manage outsourced functions 3. Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives Transactions 1. Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and based on internal analysis to establish appropriate priorities 2. Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable 3. Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly 4. Ensure that payroll is processed in a timely manner 5. Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed 6. Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis 7. Maintain the chart of accounts 8. Maintain an orderly accounting filing system 9. Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions Reporting 1. Issue timely and complete financial statements 2. Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report 3. Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations 4. Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics 5. Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts 6. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management 7. Provide for a system of management cost reports 8. Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Compliance 1. Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for periodic audits 2. Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants 3. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements in India Desired Qualifications: The controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or law firm, or division of a large corporation.  This position also requires native English speaking and writing. Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations. Experience with Concur and/or Net Suite is a huge plus, as is an advanced degree. Big 4 experience preferred. Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter Industry: Legal Functional Area: Accounts , Finance , Tax , Company Secretary , Audit Role Category:Senior Management Role:Head/VP/GM-CFO/Financial Controller Keyskills Accounting Operations Accounts Payable Finance Accounts Receivable Auditing Budgeting Financial Statements Financial Reporting Payments Banking Desired Candidate Profile Please refer to the Job description above Education- UG: B.A - Any Specialization PG:Any Postgraduate, MBA/PGDM - Any Specialization, Finance
