Controller

Role Overview:  

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.  They will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.  They will oversee proper training for the department and implement any necessary process improvements to the accounting department. The Controller may be asked to supervise accountants, credit managers, payroll managers, tax managers, and other positions. 

Primary responsibilities will include:  

• Develop internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.  
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.  

Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. 
• Ten years or more of related experience required. 
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred. 
• Proven work experience in accounting or a related field.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking.
• Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

About Ten Oaks Group:  

Ten Oaks Group is a preeminent family office exclusively focused on investing in corporate divestitures. We are industry agnostic and invest across the globe within our niche focus of corporate carveouts, and offer a “frictionless” approach to transactions, generally closing transactions in under 30 days.  

At Ten Oaks Group, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and backgrounds. We believe that our diverse experiences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.