Controller/office manager vs finance controller

Differences between controller/office manager and finance 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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Finance controller example responsibilities.

• Lead the implementation of a fully integrate ERP system resulting in increase financial integrity.
• Supervise a staff of seven in the areas of A/P, A/R, G/L, financial reporting and payroll.
• Coordinate annual financial audit with external CPA firm and implement internal controls to satisfy recommendations from auditors.
• Develop and implement procedures with internal controls for all financial and operational processes to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare all accounts for the month-end closing process and additionally gather information for daily/monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work with outside CPA on year-end tax planning; ensure the timely filing and payment of corporate taxes.
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