Corporate Controller - White Bear Lake, MN - Full-Time (hybrid) (Project Management)
Corporate Controller - White Bear Lake, MN Full-Time (hybrid)
$120000 - $160000 / year
This position is not eligible for relocation. Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Full-time Benefits and bonus eligible!
BENEFITS
Smarte Carte Inc. offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits including Group Health & Dental Insurance, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-term Disability, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Program, Company Outings and more!
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services.
Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
Are you looking for a job with a flexible schedule, great pay, and a fantastic work environment? Are you looking for a place to develop and build your career? Do you like to have your voice heard and be involved in process improvements? Then Smarte Carte is the place for you! A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the top qualities for our ideal candidate. Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Smarte Carte is focused on being environmentally responsible by owning/operating recyclable equipment and reducing our carbon footprint.
BASIC FUNCTION
The Corporate Controller is responsible for developing and managing the accounting system, and producing timely, compliant, and accurate financial reporting. In addition, this role oversees all Treasury functions relating to the appropriate movement of cash through the normal course of business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Team Leadership: Manage daily operations of the accounting department. Actively manage, support, train, mentor, and motivate a team of 5-7 employees responsible for ensuring the company's financial integrity.
- Internal Controls: Develop and maintain effective internal controls and implement policies to safeguard company assets, manage financial risk, and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Accounting Operations: Manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, the monthly reconciliation of revenues received from operating locations, and facilitate processing revenue-share payments to counterparties. Actively manage ongoing contractual updates to ensure proper monthly processing of monthly lease payments, and review transactions for accuracy.
- Audit & Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audits, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Facilitate annual and concessionaire audits with third party auditors.
- Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and Treasury operations. Provide Treasury strategy development, including reviewing and negotiating bank fees, and improvement of Treasury reporting visibility.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve financial systems, workflows, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Assist in NetSuite ERP system optimization and actively modify the system to meet evolving business needs.
- Cross Functional Support: Liaise with Central Operations, Field Operations, Business Development, and Executive Management to create a strong Accounting foundation for company growth, and ensure processes are in place to minimize risk and provide accurate financial reporting.
- Strategic Guidance: Partner closely with the CFO and Senior Director of Finance on key initiatives. Provide guidance and strategic support for merger and acquisition activity and integrations.
- Ad-Hoc Support: Provide additional support around areas including forecasting, cash flow planning, casualty insurance, research and development credits, and tax preparation and payments.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- CPA qualification highly preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or similar area of responsibility.
- Minimum 3 years of direct management experience.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment with strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proven change management leadership capability and strong analytical skills.
- Experience working with private equity ownership, preferred.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Demonstrated strong business acumen as defined by a proven track record of success.
- Strong financial, accounting, and analytical skills; must be proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements.
- Sound judgment compiling information from disparate sources to appropriately process deliverables
- Strong self-management; resourceful, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Curious, adaptable, and a continuous learning mindset.
LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will be expected to be a high-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and business acumen. This business partner is highly intelligent and enthusiastic with a commitment to excellence. In terms of personal competencies, the successful candidate must be hands-on and possess the best combination of strategic thinking that also leads to actual results. This is a practical versus a theoretical thinker who should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Leadership: A confident, mature person with the ability to connect and inspire others. A proven track record of leadership that leads to concrete results that drive key performance indicators.
- Results Oriented: A driver who possess the ability to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Problem Solver: A creative yet pragmatic problem solver. Methodical and hands-on, as well as detail oriented.
- Analytical Thinking and Decision-Making: Decisive and logical at thoroughly evaluating issues. Excellent planning, execution, and project-management skills.
- Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: A team player and builder, receptive to ideas from others. Shares information and keeps team members and partners informed. Works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact successfully with all levels of management as well as a diverse work force.
- Ethics: Highest level of professional integrity and honesty as well as personal credibility.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using hands and arms for data entry, typing and computer work; manual dexterity to operate computer system.
- Visual acuity is needed to read detailed reports and spreadsheets.
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Experience
Required- Proven change management leadership capability and strong analytical skills
- 3 year(s): Managing direct reports
- 8 - 10 years: Working in Accounting, Finance or a similar area of responsibility
- Working with private equity ownership
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field
Skills
Required- Decision Making
- Prioritizing
- People Management
- Time Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Computer
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Attention to detail
Behaviors
Required- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Required- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary Minimum: 160000Salary Maximum: 160000