FINANCIAL CONTROLLER.

TechFarms is looking for a Controller to join our Technology Incubator. TechFarms provides support for multiple startups and is seeking an experienced business accountant to take on a leadership role in financial decision-making and provide strategic financial input to senior management.

 

The ideal candidate has excellent people skills, is self-motivated and highly-organized, and is able to successfully manage the tax and financial processes for multiple companies. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful Controller will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of our incubator and associated companies.

 

This is a very unique position and an opportunity to work side-by-side with entrepreneurs and highly-skilled individuals who are helping to create jobs and grow our entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northwest Florida.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the single point of contact for all financial matters related to TechFarms,  its venture capital sister company, TechFarms Capital, and its property management company, StrategyOne Management.

  • Oversee all internal and external accounting & tax personnel involved with accounting matters including bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, inventory, compliance, reporting, and tax planning & preparation.

  • Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

  • Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.

  • Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.

  • Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.

  • Maximizes return and limits risk on cash by minimizing bank balances and making investments.

  • Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.

  • Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.

  • Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.

  • Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

  • Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

  • Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

  • Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

  • Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

Controller Qualifications / Skills:

  • Managing processes

  • Financial software, experience with Xero and QuickBooks a plus

  • Tax planning and preparation

  • Auditing, accounting, and corporate finance

  • Tracking budget expenses Financial skills

  • Analyzing information

  • Developing budgets

  • Performance management

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

  • CPA Certification

  • Minimum 5-years’ experience in accounting/finance

  • Experience in working with multiple legal entities

  • Outstanding tax knowledge of local, state and federal regulations

  • Experience with financial reporting requirements

Please email your resume to admin@techfarms.com