Controller

DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government and commercial markets.

As a senior member of the finance Team, the Controller is personally responsible for providing assistance in governance over the companys accounting records. The Controller is to ensure that the Companys financial statements are maintained and reported in accordance with US GAAP, both on a monthly and annual basis, in accordance with the best practices and Government regulatory requirements. The Controller will assist in overseeing the Companys financial processes, including revenue recognition, general accounting, accounts payable, statutory reporting, and taxes. In order to achieve this, the incumbent will manage the accounting function, which involves planning and coordinating staff assignments and workloads, while developing the team to ensure cross-training and a smooth workflow exist.

Principal Responsibilities

– To direct the preparation of a timely, complete and accurate set of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
and other related reports reflecting all the firms activities in a manner commensurate with the relevant legislation and regulation and subject to internal guidelines set from time to time by the Board of Directors. Due to extensive regulatory oversight, there is no tolerance for internal control deficiencies or inaccuracy of financial reporting information.
– To implement continuous systems and financial audit procedures to monitor compliance to US GAAP and government regulatory requirements and to incorporate robust controls over processes and systems and automate where possible.
– To assist with writing, reviewing and maintain the companys accounting policies, procedures and controls based on best accounting practice, aligning with US GAAP.
– To ensure adequate procedures and supervision over the preparation of various tax returns including federal and state income taxes.

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– To alert the President of any irregularity, lack of compliance, lack of adherence and potential or actual problems associated with financial systems, financial operations, financing plans, accounting , audits, budgets and any other matter of a financial nature
– To collaborate and coordinate the activities of external auditors.
– To
organize,
lead, motivate, coach, develop, cross-train and retain a
motivated accounting team that can work to high standards and maintain high efficiency and effectiveness of staff as well as a flexible and scalable structure. To ensure the accounting team understands the finance departments priorities and has clarity around individual accountability.

Specific responsibilities include (Other duties may be assigned):

– Act as a senior member of the finance team with joint responsibility with fellow members for the good governance of the Company.
– Ensure accurate and timely recording of revenues and expenses.
– Manage Payroll processing domestically and internationally.
– Oversee the AP and Expense reimbursement process ensuring prompt and accurate payments of payables.
– Oversee the AR and the collection process ensuring prompt and accurate invoicing, posting of invoices and cash receipts.
– Prepare or review accurate accruals at period end, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is available and filed centrally.

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– Direct the monthly general ledger close process including maintenance of a monthly checklist as well as generation, reconciliation and analysis of corporate accounting reports.
– Work with the Financial Planning and Analysis representative as well as Sr. Finance Director to support operations and provi e timely reporting internally and externally.

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– Establish and implement accounting policies, procedures and reporting for the organization to ensure accurate and consist financial reporting. Monitor
developments at standard setters (FASB, SEC) to ensure proper accounting positions are adopted and maintained.