Company Controller

IEA is seeking an entrepreneurial minded accounting professional to join our team. This is a new position being created as part of the Company's leadership development plan. There are no internal candidates for this new position.

Position Summary/Accountabilities

Exercise oversight of Company accounting activities and preparation of routine financial statements in a clear and unambiguous manner.

Maintains oversight of the Company fixed asset accounting.

Provides oversight of Company financing activates.

Ensures preparation of annual operating budgets and other financial projections.

Manages the maintenance of insurance policies to support Company operations.

Job Functions

Advises Management on matters related to finance, accounting and tax.

Coordinates with external accounting firm to support ongoing accounting and tax activities.

Maintains oversight and develops, as necessary, a comprehensive set of Company policies related to accounting and finance activities.

Selects internal staff, as necessary, to support journal entries, customer invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and depositing of cash receipts (or checks).

Makes journal entries in the Company’s accounting software.

As necessary works with the Company’s IT Manager to support maintenance and update of the Company’s accounting software.

Ensures monthly financial close and forecasting occurs on a timely basis.

Ensures that payroll, income and sales taxes are computed and remitted on a timely basis.

Ensures a system of accounting records is established and maintained.

Coordinates with the external accounting firm in the preparation of routine financial reports.

Prepares and submits customer invoices for payments.

Established bank and brokerage accounts, as needed to support Company operations.

Monitors Company cash flows and the Company’s cash position to ensure liquidity.

Prepares checks (or electronic transfers) for payment of accounts payable.

Participates in investing excess Company funds in money market, certificates of deposit, fixed income securities or equalities, as warranted.

Arranges for loans as necessary for working capital and to fund capital investment projects, as warranted.

Remains cognizant of commercial bank loan covenants and ensures Company’s compliance.

Refinance Company debt to lower interest rates and optimize cash flows.

Maintains relations with creditors and debt holders.

Solicits and qualifies additional equity investors, as warranted.

Coordinates with the Board of Directors Audit Subcommittee and external accounting firm for routine reporting and in the performance of audits (or reviews) as may be conducted from time to time.

Coordinates preparation of the annual operating budgets.

Assists with preparation of the Company’s annual tax returns.

Maintains a system of performance indicators designed to measure overall Company performance.

Maintains insurance policies to manage operational risks and protect Company assets.

Manages the routine time reporting process, inputs data into the payroll software and coordinates with the Company’s payroll contractor to ensure issuance of timely paychecks, regulatory reporting and W2s.

Works with the Company’s external accounting firm to prepare and issue 1099s.

Works effectively in a diverse working environment.

All other work as assigned by superiors.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Some traveling and overnight stays are required. Long periods of sitting, PC computer work and reading may be required. Some long hours are required, including availability for holiday, weekend and emergency work. Work on and near live electrical circuits and large mechanical devices, such as reciprocating engines, generators, and motors. Must be reachable during non-work hours via pager, cell phone or equivalent device.

Technical/Job Skill Qualifications

The candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications, and have demonstrated the following technical or job skills:

Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance required with MBA preferred.

5-10 years’ professional experience (preferred).

Certified Public Accountant (preferred).

Familiarity with MS Office suite of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Familiarity with Sage accounting software (preferred).

Good reading comprehension and communications skills.

Valid driver’s license.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.

Demonstrated effective leadership skills

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