Financial/Operations Controller - Memphis, TN
About Us
P&P is a growing Industrial Services company with $50M in annual revenue and a team of 100 dedicated employees. We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Financial Controller to lead our accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive profitability through data-backed insights.
Job description:
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting and Reporting
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, reporting variances to executive leadership.
Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure all financial reporting strictly complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Cash Flow and Risk Management
Monitor cash balances and oversee cash forecasting to ensure liquidity for business operations and debt covenants.
Develop internal controls, segregation of duties, and fraud-prevention protocols to safeguard company assets.
Oversee business insurance policies, corporate credit cards, and banking relationships.
3. Tax and Compliance
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax reporting requirements and filings (including payroll and sales/use taxes).
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax CPAs, and regulatory agencies.
4. Leadership and Strategy
Lead, mentor, and evaluate the internal accounting team (approx. 2-5 staff members).
Provide financial analyses and strategic recommendations to management regarding pricing, capital investments, and cost-reduction opportunities.
Evaluate and implement financial software and automation tools to streamline accounting processes.
5. Operational Management
Oversee day-to-day operations and continuously evaluate workflows/processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
6. Help Desk & User Support
Serve as the first point of contact for internal staff regarding hardware/software troubleshooting, password resets, and access issues.
7. IT Troubleshooting
Resolve fundamental network, email, and software issues, escalating complex or hardware-repair tickets to third-party IT contractors or managed service providers.
8. Hardware & Software Lifecycle
Manage IT asset inventory, procure new equipment, set up workstations for new hires, and securely wipe/decommission old devices.
9. Systems Ownership
Own the architecture, roadmap, and governance of core business platforms.
10. Data Governance
Maintain data integrity, build reports/dashboards, and establish business intelligence (BI) frameworks for leadership
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) highly preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounting and management experience.
Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced financial modeling.
Key Competencies & Skills
Technical Accounting: Mastery of GAAP standards and technical accounting issues.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify financial trends and formulate actionable strategies.
Communication: Ability to distill complex financial data into digestible formats for non-financial stakeholders.
Leadership: Experience managing, training, and developing accounting personnel.
Working Conditions
Standard office environment (On-site).
Extended hours may be required during peak periods such as month-end, year-end, and audit seasons
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
We pride ourselves on hiring individuals who maintain professional, courteous, honest, and helpful relationships with all existing and potential customers. If you are interested in joining a growing company that is a leader within the industry by providing solutions to our customers and a safe environment for our employees, then this is the right opportunity for you! We will train you on how to identify opportunities to save our customers’ time and money. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.