Controller

Impact Automation is looking for a Controller to support our rapid growth and increasingly complex operations. You will be an integral part of Impact’s business operations team, with a focus on cash flow forecasting and job costing for multiple customers’ projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable being hands-on, competent at financial data analysis, and thrives in the fast-changing world of growth stage companies.

About us

Impact Automation is a fast-growing company which supplies industrial equipment to the E-Commerce market. When you click “buy-it-now,” Impact Automation technology is used to bring packages and parcels from the warehouse to your door. We are looking for smart, hard-working folks who want to shine in a small company environment. At Impact, we all wear lots of hats, work together, and count on each other. Candidates must have technical skills and will be expected to contribute right away.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business cash flow forecasts, analyzing and reporting on A/R and A/P
• Job costing – review charges for accuracy, monthly close out, profit/loss reports to the GM
• Review, identify, and correct as necessary any discrepancies during the month-end close to ensure financial reports are accurate and complete
• Manage sales tax filings in 20 states using Avalara
• Manage business tax filings for federal and multiple states with external advisors/CPA
• Support outside accountant with year-end tax preparation
• Prepare subcontract financial reporting semi-annually for U.S. government contracts
• Strategic planning for accounting software, banking, tax planning, other accounting tools
• Assist with documenting and implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls that will help support the company’s rapid expansion
• Drive process improvement efforts to streamline financial operations, such as add-on modules to accounting software
• Coverage for bookkeeping and purchasing during vacations and busy periods
• Other duties and ad-hoc projects as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, job costing, and forecasting

Preferences

• CPA a plus
• The ideal candidate will have accounting experience at a high growth startup or business unit
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks/QBO preferred; experience converting a company from QuickBooks to another accounting platform is highly desirable
• Experience in a construction, contracting, or other job costing environment is useful
• Experience negotiating service agreements (forklifts/hotels/rental cars) a plus

What you need to succeed

• Prior experience reviewing and analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements and projections
• Prior experience job costing and providing job financial reviews
• Proven experience with account reconciliations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income tax, and sales & use tax
• Ability to function well in a team and autonomous environment
• Excellent MS Office skills to include intermediate Excel experience
• Skilled at multi-tasking with strong organization and attention to detail
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – choose from either an HSA or a PPO plan
• 401(k) plan with 3% company contribution
• Profit sharing plan
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Monthly phone allowance

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

This is a full-time job working in an office Monday through Friday. The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation demonstrating the right to work in the United States upon hire and subject to the E-Verify program.

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