Controller for a privately held, family owned, corporation performing engineering and manufacturing services for the Department of Defense and Prime Contractors, on the Space Coast. The is an "In Person" opportunity paying between $85K-$95K. Accounting experience in the government/department of defense is required for this role. The Controller is charged with managing the financial affairs of the Company, within the budgeted resources and financial operating plan conveyed by the Executive Management and keeping Executive Management informed of the performance of the business through meaningful, current, and timely management reports.
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Responsibilities:
A. Operating Budget
1. Prepare the annual operating budget for the General and Administrative Expenses for the Company
2. Coordinate the annual operating budget, based on projected sales revenues anticipated, the direct costs of labor and material, based on projected manpower requirements to service committed contracts and any targeted new business contained in the sales revenue projections, together with the estimated material cost associated with generating those revenues.
3. Review departmental operating budgets and incorporate into the total budget.
4. Develop monthly forecasts of operating results based upon anticipated earnings.
B. Budgetary Controls
1. Monthly, prepare the operating statement for the business, and prepare a variance report for the total, Company and by Department, or any variances from budgeted performance for the particular level of earnings for the month reported.
2. Review variances identifying contributory factors where possible, for further pursuit with department managers.
C. Financial Management
1. Ensure that all conventional accounting practices are in place, and that all accounting records are maintained on a current, accurate and timely basis
2. Ensure that the costing, billing, and collection processes are maintained on a current basis.
3. Ensure that the Accounts Payable function is administered in such a manner as to take advantage of discounts.
D. Management Information
1. Establish and implement necessary mechanism to provide Executive Management with the appropriate information for planning and decision-making purposes
2. Provide any short interval operating control reports which will provide Executive Management with key, capsule information on business performance at meaningful intervals.
E. Asset Management
1. Ensure that the appropriate programs are in place for the proper management of the company assets, both current and fixed, namely the management of cash, involving the appropriate utilization of surplus working capital, the procurement of the best coverage at the least cost for insurance.
2. Prepare cash flow projections as required and maintain cash budgets and any cash requirements planning systems needed.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
1. Experience with outside auditing firms
2. Experience in a Manufacturing company
3. Experience in the Defense Industry
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
10+ years
Qualifications:
1. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting or related field and 10 years' experience in a supervisory and/or Managerial Position.
2. Government Accounting Experience
If you are interested in learning more about the excting opportunity, please submit your resume to richkolleda@spherion.com or apply online at www.spherion.com/jobs.
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