Senior Controller
Career Development Partners searching for a Senior Controller in Las Cruces, NM.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CAO and executive team to shape and execute financial strategy, planning, and forecasting.
- Develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures that enhance the company's financial operations and internal controls.
- Drive transformation initiatives in finance to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Oversee enterprise-wide cash management operations, ensuring optimal liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.
- Manage relationships with banking partners and optimize cash positions across all accounts and entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate payment of financial obligations in compliance with company policies.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of financial statements, management reports, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
- Direct internal and external audits, tax filings, and all financial reporting to governing bodies.
- Ensure timely reporting and compliance with all legal and financial regulations.
- Supervise and mentor a team of 5-7 accounting and finance professionals (both exempt and non-exempt), including any external accounting resources.
- Build a high-performing finance team by fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and collaboration.
- Lead the company's budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct variance analysis to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, ERP platforms, and financial tools to improve workflow automation and reporting accuracy.
- Maintain and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all accounting processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or senior-level role
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial analysis, and treasury operations
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Preferred: Experience with ERP/accounting software such as AS400, McLeod, Procede, ADaM, or Great Plains
- Preferred: Experience in transportation, logistics, dealerships, manufacturing or related industries
- Exposure to multi-entity or multi-national financial operations