Accounting manager/controller vs corporate controller

Differences between accounting manager/controller and corporate controller duties and responsibilities

Accounting manager/controller example responsibilities.

• Establish investment objectives to efficiently manage IPO proceeds within state risk parameters.
• Prepare and provide information as needed to independent auditors and outside CPA for tax compliance; coordinate activities of external auditors.
• Perform treasury and cash management responsibilities.
• Standardize balancing methods for semi-weekly payroll and quarterly payroll tax returns gaining consistency among four banks.
• Mentore, motivate and train the finance staff in their areas of the department and QuickBooks.
• Correct the ERP system to properly reflect accurate costing of inventory and proper reflection of costs.
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Corporate controller example responsibilities.

• Manage general accounting staff (A/P, A/R, & G/L), financial planning, reporting and analysis functions.
• Direct and manage all aspects of the external audit, including implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Lead implementation of SyteLine ERP solution to replace outdate manufacturing software and streamline manufacturing and transaction processes.
• Develop long-term financial/ operational strategy for high-tech company as well as managed accounting, finance, and treasury operations.
• Facilitate maintenance of treasury and risk management activity serving as primary point of contact for all financially relate matters.
• Implement procedures for standard journal entries, monthly reconciliations, account analysis and documentation to support the monthly reporting requirements.
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