The Controller works directly and closely with the President, the Partner, and several account and project staff in maintaining the accounting and financial operations of the company. The controller will manage all accounting records and is responsible for the production of regular financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually). The controller is responsible for ensuring that all financial reports are issued on time, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and that they fairly and accurately reflect the company's current financial position.
The controller will be primarily responsible for maintaining all accounting and financial records in accordance with GAAP as well as any client contract requirements. The controller will be directly responsible for all of the accounting processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash management and compliance.
Responsibilities
The Controller is responsible for:
Strategic Planning
- Developing and implementing best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible accounting/financial system with strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
Financial Management, Accounting, Bookkeeping
- Conducting and managing all financial, accounting and bookkeeping activities of the company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Overseeing day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
- Proactively ensuring cash flow is compatible with operations
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Conducting financial analysis to identify areas of financial concern and opportunities to save money
- Conducting financial data analysis and being proficient with forecasting models
- Providing financial data for new business pitches and client meetings (e.g., Month/To-Date against budget reports; run rate projections; indirect cost rate calculation; hourly rate building; etc.)
- Preparing and presenting financial statements and business activity reports
Risk Management and Compliance
- Monitoring and managing financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate those risks effectively
Leadership and Team Management
- Leading, training and collaborating with account staff and new business teams about budgeting, opportunities to improve efficiency or save money, expenditures, recruitment plans
Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Communicating with outside financial entities on behalf of the company as needed
- Liaising and collaborating with agency senior leadership, account services, and agency strategic partners/subcontractors/consultants providing advice, recommendations, and progress reports
Business Development and Growth
- Identifying areas that need improvement and proposing solutions
- Exploring new ways to improve business profitability
- Helping find investment opportunities and using agency capital wisely
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Knowledge and Skill Requirements
BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other appropriate area of study. Must have a minimum of five years experience in accounting/bookkeeping/financial management (preferably with experience with state/local public sector contracts). Discipline, self-motivation, ability to self manage and achieve agreed upon objectives essential. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a number of activities/projects at the same time. An ability to learn quickly and work independently is essential. Clear, accurate and concise writing skills, as well as the ability to present data in useful/actionable format. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is required. Knowledge of or experience with Clients & Profits is a real plus! Familiarity in working with c-level executives as well as senior government officials preferred. Must be able to work in the office as well as telework.
Performance Measures
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements are issued accurately and on time
- Proactively manage cash flow
- Prepare weekly billability report by person
- Actively manages accounts receivable and proactively support account staff in sending invoices on time and prompt payment of invoices
- Timely payment of all invoices
- Manage Pulsar’s D&B rating
- Manage accurate and timely payment of payroll
- Identify methods for saving the company money
- Prepare regular internal analysis and reports (e.g., bank reconciliations, monthly billability report, etc.)
- Prepare annual budget for Pulsar corporate and measure against projections
- Develop client budgets and hourly rates
- Supervise preparation of all required tax reports and returns
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50.50 - $56.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Accounting: 7 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90025: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person