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Cobalt Service Partners · 18 hours ago

Financial Controller

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Cobalt Service Partners is a security integrator based in Lebanon, TN, seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage accounting operations and ensure GAAP compliance. The role involves overseeing finance functions, managing cash flow, and collaborating with the CEO to support organizational objectives.

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Responsibilities

Complete a monthly financial close within five business days, ensuring GAAP compliance for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and managing thorough reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts

Lead efforts in cash flow management, achieving a variance of +/- 5%, meeting Cash Sweep targets, and optimizing net working capital, billing accuracy, and cost control

Implement a strong internal culture of controls and compliance, ensuring tax compliance, supporting external audits, and ensuring seamless accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes

Support budget preparation and variance analysis for the CEO and Finance leaders at Cobalt Service Partners, including managing project-level job costing, inventory controls, and annual reforecasts for industries like construction, field services, or systems integration

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting tools like Quickbooks, ServiceTitan and Sage Intacct, streamlining payroll and billing processes, and enhancing financial process efficiency within B2B field services

Communicate regularly with the SI management team financial performance, business opportunities and challenges

Line management of the accounting and finance function of SI (3 employees), and strong collaboration with Client Services

Assist with cross-functional areas of the business as needed

Qualification

GAAP complianceCash flow managementAccounting tools proficiencyCPA/CMA certificationSage Intacct experienceGeneral ledger accountingMicrosoft Office SuiteOralCreative strategic thinkerWritten communicationAttention to detailTeam player

Required

BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business (Required)

Minimum 7 years' experience in general ledger accounting, including some time spent in mid-sized privately held businesses, and/or exposure to B2B services

Knowledge of and proficiency in using Accounting and CRM Systems

Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

High integrity and pragmatic accounting expertise

Creative strategic thinker, who can apply out of the box thinking to problem-solving and big picture concepts

Must be a self-starter, and able to work independently and be a Team Player to meet deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced environment

Superior oral and written communication skills

Highly organized with attention to detail

Strategic thinker who isn't afraid to be a working manager

Strict confidentiality and professional maturity