Information Experts

Controller

Position Type:

Full-time Exempt

Position Profile:

The Controller is key to helping Information Experts successfully manage their financial function. This position will work closely with the executive team to further develop the financial function and to implement financial practices that support the business needs. This position is integral to helping Information Experts successfully manage their business and takes someone with superior financial and accounting skills.

Principal Responsibilities:

Be an Information Expert demonstrating our core values and commitment to our clients:

• Provide hands-on financial leadership in all accounting and financial functions including accounts payable; accounts receivable; cash management; general ledger; reconciliations; payroll; billing; budgeting; and financial forecasting, analysis, planning and execution
• Provide proactive guidance and counsel to executive management on all financial and accounting matters with an eye towards increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial operations; work with executive management to develop and implement a financial management strategy
• Establish and maintain Information Experts’ accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and other areas influencing the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the business
• Manage the month-end close procedure and prepare and deliver all financial reports, documentation and communications to executive management including establishing cash management reports
• Prepare and file quarterly tax estimates and prepare year end taxes
• Design and develop deliverables per business needs and expectations and present potential concepts
• Ensure high quality deliverables are produced while working within budget and meeting deadlines
• Assist in the identification, assessment and resolution of issues and problems
• Balance and prioritize work to ensure critical items are addressed
• Develop, maintain, and track financial-related measures of business success

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a solid business partner who can articulate how finance supports Information Experts’ broader strategic plan and objectives
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment managing multiple priorities
• Keen sense of urgency and commitment to providing exceptional financial management leadership and support
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to maintain positive and cooperative working relations with management and employees
• Outstanding analytical, attention to detail, judgment, and leadership skills
• Strong ability to creatively use resources and find solutions to unique problems
• Superior ability to track and communicate status, identify and resolve issues, and work within budget
• Must be highly motivated, a self starter, results-oriented, an independent thinker and a team player
• Must have patience, flexibility, a good sense of humor and be solutions-focused
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, A/P, A/R, payroll and supporting financial/accounting software (Quikbooks preferred)
• Intermediate knowledge of vendor relations, subcontracting, and expense reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting required

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• CPA certification and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years work experience that includes public accounting and private industry
• Government contracting experience preferred
• Must be able to provide samples of financial-related work

Company Profile:

Information Experts is an award-winning communications firm specializing in results-focused strategic communications consulting and creation. Information Experts has become who we are through a unique yet pragmatic sensibility we call integrated communications. Integrated communications represents not only our complementary suite of consulting, content, marketing, and training services, but also our fundamental mission to help corporations find and communicate their authentic voice to its customers, partners, employees, and the media.

Please e-mail us at to submit your resume.