Tupelo Honey is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to join the buzz at our “Hive” corporate team. The Corporate Controller will report to the Chief Financial Offer and supervise a staff of 4-5 individuals.  The Corporate Controller will supervise all areas of Accounting, including but not limited to accounts payable, fixed assets, leases, month end close and reporting. The position will also educate staff regarding finance procedures, and will research financial solutions to improve operational support. Responsibilities include: account oversight, ensuring GAAP compliance, maintain internal controls, and coordination of all audit and tax activity. The Corporate Controller is also eligible for director level benefits.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all accounts and reporting systems while ensuring compliance with GAAP requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and actual expenses.
• Manage and assist team members in timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, and corresponding reporting of results.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Responsibility for fixed asset leger maintenance and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of lease accounting.
• Oversight and review of company expense reports and policies.
• Ensure compliance, application, and renewal of license requirements.
• Oversee all audit and tax activity.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports proficiently and promptly; ensure the management team is informed of company financial status.
• Track and maintain alerts for key financial indicators.
• Work closely with finance for annual budget preparation.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned by CFO.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Five to ten years accounting experience, management experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating audit activities and reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, leases, and accounting for fixed assets.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced knowledge of ERP systems. Microsoft Dynamics GP experience a plus.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.
• Ability to communicate and present complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

Tupelo Honey is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to join the buzz at our “Hive” corporate team. The Corporate Controller will report to the Chief Financial Offer and supervise a staff of 4-5 individuals.  The Corporate Controller will supervise all areas of Accounting, including but not limited to accounts payable, fixed assets, leases, month end close and reporting. The position will also educate staff regarding finance procedures, and will research financial solutions to improve operational support. Responsibilities include: account oversight, ensuring GAAP compliance, maintain internal controls, and coordination of all audit and tax activity. The Corporate Controller is also eligible for director level benefits.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all accounts and reporting systems while ensuring compliance with GAAP requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and actual expenses.
• Manage and assist team members in timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, and corresponding reporting of results.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Responsibility for fixed asset leger maintenance and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of lease accounting.
• Oversight and review of company expense reports and policies.
• Ensure compliance, application, and renewal of license requirements.
• Oversee all audit and tax activity.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports proficiently and promptly; ensure the management team is informed of company financial status.
• Track and maintain alerts for key financial indicators.
• Work closely with finance for annual budget preparation.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned by CFO.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Five to ten years accounting experience, management experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating audit activities and reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, leases, and accounting for fixed assets.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced knowledge of ERP systems. Microsoft Dynamics GP experience a plus.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.
• Ability to communicate and present complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.