United Collective is a privately owned holding company that operates a marketing and advertising agency, a youth sports business and a ready-to drink-cocktail company. The company is based in Huntington Beach, CA .
We are looking for an interim Controller with solid accounting skills to help us run our AIM sports business and our South Norte ready-to-drink cocktail business. Two separate businesses under one owner. The interim period is three to six months with an opportunity to become full-time. This is an entrepreneurial environment where you will be exposed to all financial aspects of the business. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and hit the ground running. You will need to pick things up quickly and move fast.
The Controller is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations for the AIM and South Norte companies. The position reports to the CFO and supervises the AIM Accounting Manager and the South Norte Finance Manager. This is an in-office position in Huntington Beach, CA.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain separate company books on QuickBooks
Manage the monthly close for AIM and South Norte and develop detailed close schedules for each company
Ensure that all balance sheets and subledgers are reconciled
Ensure that proper controls are in place for paying vendors
Ensure proper recording of employee benefit entries
Oversee intercompany transactions
Review bank reconciliations for all the companies
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Establish controls for handling cash and deposits
Manage the revenue recognition process
Prepare cash flow forecasts
Ensure annual budgets are loaded into the accounting systems
Ensure that payroll is processed properly through Paylocity
Manage insurance policies for each company
Mange banking relationships in cooperation with the CFO
Manage fixed assets and leasehold improvements
Ensure that quarterly sales and use tax returns are filed properly
Manage the year end 1099 process
Manage the 401k annual audit
Provide financial schedules to auditors and tax preparers
Five plus years accounting experience required in various industries
Experience in a project accounting environment preferred
Strong attention to detail is a must
Ability to work with a broad range of people
Ability to analyze and give recommendations on business operations
Skilled at developing procedures and training staff to follow them
Experience at managing and mentoring staff
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.