DATTCO is searching for a Corporate Controller to join our team in Berlin, CT. This position provides accounting and financial leadership to the company with a primary focus on policy and internal controls, financial reporting and planning, systems oversight and balance sheet management. This position also ensures prompt payment of all federal and state taxes as well as reporting and compliance. Direct reports include the Accounting Manager, Payroll Manager and Senior Accountant.

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned company that was established in 1924. We are the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with over 1,900 employees operating from 30 locations. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

Family-oriented culture & team environment
Work/life balance
Medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
401k plan with company match
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensures accurate recordkeeping of all accounting and finance transactions
- Determines or reviews and approves accounting entries for various transactions
- Prepares and analyzes consolidated month-end balance sheet and income statement
- Produces comparative analysis to budget, forecast and other management reports
- Maintains fixed asset records
- Prepares and maintains schedules and workpapers for balance sheet accounts
- Ensures accurate recording and payment of all federal and state tax reporting and compliance
Establish and monitor internal controls and safeguards
- Writes, implements and monitors adherence to financial policies
- Assesses internal controls for adequacy
- Develops processes for consistent internal controls
- Coordinates certain activities with external CPA firm as needed
Perform financial reporting and analyses
- Works with CFO to determine information and analysis needs
- Provides financial analysis for current operations and new business initiatives
- Provides implications, insights, alternatives and recommendations
- Determines, monitors and analyzes key performance indicates such as bank covenants
Perform financial planning including budgets and forecasts
- Develops annual budgets and required forecasts with assistance from divisional controllers
- Presents actual financial results compared to approved budgets and forecasts providing insights, alternative plans and recommendations
Has oversight for cash balances and activity
- Monitors cash balances
- Provides periodic cash forecasts
Has oversight for systems related to account transactions and recordkeeping
- Participates in systems decisions, implementations and operations
- Proactively assesses business system needs

Position Requirements:

College degree in accounting, finance or business
Minimum of five years' experience as controller working for organization(s) having multiple businesses, locations and/or businesses with at least $50 million in revenue
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communications
Well-developed planning and organizational skills
Ability to see the big picture and at the same time have great attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills
Solid aptitude for systems
Demonstrated success with all Key Result Areas
Process improvement experience and aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced college degree in accounting, finance or business
CPA or CMA

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status and all other protected classes.

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