Senior Controller

Natural State Genomics

Little Rock, AR

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

Natural State Laboratories and Natural State Genomics are independent laboratories serving the clinical diagnostic, toxicology, genetic, and molecular testing needs of healthcare facilities in Arkansas and around the country.

Natural State Laboratories and Natural State Genomics are looking for a Senior Controller who is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and adaptable. This individual will work closely with our executive committee in the areas of finance and accounting.

In this leadership role, the candidate will assist in managing the accounting functions within the company including timely monthly financial statements, inventory management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and department budgets. The Senior Controller will provide valuable input on laboratory division budgets, monthly/quarterly operating plan variance analysis, special projects, capital expenditure planning, profitability analysis, strategic pricing comparisons, industry/peer group comparisons, and other analytical support to business leaders to optimize organizational performance.

Responsibilities and Duties will include:

Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions.
Implement and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
Coordinate, prepare, and analyze various monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting activities, including SEC, GAAP, and regulatory filings.
Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, and cost accounting.
Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
Produce the annual budget and forecasts; report significant budget differences to management.
Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Monitor and review processes and reports to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements and compliance with SOX controls.
Perform Balance Sheet and P&L accounts reconciliation
Prepare journal entries and other work papers that support the preparation of the monthly/annual financial statements and audits
Work with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audit
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
Ability to work collaboratively across all departments and effectively communicate complex financial matters to non-financial business users
Utilize extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Responsible for acquiring key knowledge of the company's operational interworking and business strategies and proactively anticipating and responding to environmental shifts
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration with an Accounting/Finance emphasis.
CPA strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years of diverse accounting experience
Must have experience in technical accounting areas such as consolidations, revenue recognition, stock options, and regulatory filings and reporting

In-depth knowledge and utilization of QuickBooks

Demonstrate leadership ability at the senior level in an organization with a strong sense of urgency and drive

Excellent Excel skills are required to include Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and functions
Ability to meet high deadline demands with accurate and timely information
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, especially as it relates to budget-to-actual variances
Experience working in start-ups is a plus
Ability to work well as part of a high-performing team

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