Controller/office manager vs corporate controller

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

Controller/office manager example responsibilities.

• Work extensively in credit office; manage credit office, human resources, payroll, customer service and gift-wrapping services.
• Manage AR and AP including approval of all budgets, customer credit terms, payment status, and weekly vendor payments.
• Manage monthly financial statement close process including preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules and financial statements.
• Complete account and bank reconciliations, prepare payroll, payroll tax reports, generate weekly/monthly/yearly budgets and forecasts.
• Perform all accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger through financial statements (25-30 per month).
• Collaborate extensively with external auditors and CPA to provide in-depth assistance by streamlining accounting processes to reduce auditing 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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