Our Austin, TX (South) client is seeking a contract controller for a 4-5 month assignment
MAIN PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
Execute existing ongoing Controller responsibilities while managing critical organizational projects including establishment of key accounting functions in-house, implementation of new financial applications, and ensuring compliance with current & upcoming software revenue recognition standards.
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MAIN ASSIGNMENT DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage established accounting functions in the areas of revenue recognition, AR, GL, contract review, etc.
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Orchestrate projects to bring key accounting functions (Payroll, AP, Treasury, Tax, purchase card, etc) in-house and hire/train personnel for ongoing support of these functions; this will involve structuring policies, procedures, and controls necessary for best practices in these areas.
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Assist in financial applications migrations (general ledger, timesheet reporting, etc).
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Develop & document financial and administrative policies and procedures which will ensure the timely and accurate recognition of business in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOP 97-2 and subsequent Software Revenue Recognition guidelines.
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Responsible for month-end accounting close and reporting in all balance sheet, subledger, revenue, & cash flow areas.
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Responsible for accurate and timely processing of commissions
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Responsible for accurate and timely customer invoicing and application of customer payments
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Assume primary role in coordinating financial/revenue audits
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Implement strategies for dealing with multiple company priorities while meeting critical deadlines for achieving financial goals.
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Responsible for ongoing training required. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current staff for the formulation of ongoing training plans and appropriate evaluation measures.
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Provides consistent professional direction to employees and help build positive effective interdepartmental communications to ensure process effectiveness.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
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Interpersonal communication skills to interact with all levels of management and staff.
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Strong project management experience in areas of accounting systems migration;
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Experience structuring policies, procedures, & controls in establishment of new functional areas
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Experience hiring appropriate, effective personnel to support newly created positions/functions
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Strong problem solving abilities using reasoning, logic and experience.
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Requires the ability to act independently and to follow through on assignments.
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Experience with Great Plains a plus
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE
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BBA in Accounting or Finance.
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CPA
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Extensive knowledge of VSOE concepts, SOP-97-2, GAAP and subsequent software revenue recognition guidelines
JOB EXPERIENCE
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2+ years’ supervisory experience preferred.
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5+ years’ business administration experience preferred.
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5+ years’ accounting experience preferred.
Please visit us on the web at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
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