Controller

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States GGM Associates, Inc Full time

GGM Associates, INC -

We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller with strong leadership experience to join the expanding GGM Associates team.   The Controller will monitor, perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization training others and  auditing as needed.  Strong people skills are required.   The Controller's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. To be successful as a Controller, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills.  The successful candidate should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
  • Preparing financial analyses and reports.
  • Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
  • Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
  • Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
  • Assisting with annual audit preparations.
  • Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
  • Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
  • Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
  • Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience.
  • Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP.
  • Strong financial analysis skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.

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