Financial Controller

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Responsibilities:

* Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
* Effectively manages a staff and ensures timely completion of the month-end closing process.
* Provides assistance as needed in reconciling bank accounts, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
* Creates and posts general ledger entries as needed for intercompany transactions, bank transactions, and payroll transactions related to benefits, taxes, processing fees, and other deductions.
* Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
* Reviews accounts payable entries for appropriate taxes according to the office location and offsite shipments of material.
* Assists in the analysis of financial information including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements, annual budget, and ad hoc reports as requested by management.
* Supports A/P, A/R, and Payroll functions as needed.
* Monitors the company's financial performance and accurately reports monthly financial information.
* Participates in the development of budgets, forecasts, operating plans, and long-term strategic plans.
* Prepares ad-hoc reports and performs financial and operational analysis as directed.
* Oversees monthly inventory counts and reconciliation process.
* Works closely with the accounting, budgeting, and operational teams to implement toolsets needed for understanding trends and results.
* Actively participates in corporate activities related to the annual audit, acquisition due diligence/integration, systems upgrades/enhancements, and other key initiatives.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
* 7+ years of public accounting and/or general ledger accounting experience.
* Acquisition integration and onboarding experience preferred.
* Construction industry experience preferred.
* Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and financial practices and standards.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
* COINS (ERP) experience a plus

Dakota Traffic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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