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Houston First Corporation · 8 hours ago

Vice President, Controller

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Houston First Corporation is dedicated to enhancing economic prosperity in the Houston region while fostering a respectful and equitable environment. The Vice President, Controller will lead financial planning and analysis, oversee budget management, and ensure compliance with accounting principles across multiple entities.

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Responsibilities

Leads financial planning and analysis activities

Supervises the preparation of monthly consolidated financial reports for Houston First Corporation

Supervises the preparation of annual consolidated budget for Houston First Corporation

Ensures timely filing of applicable year-end tax returns (Franchise, 1099’s)

Oversees preparation of budget and financial statements for the City’s Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department (CEFD), including detailed review of revenues and expenses pledged to CEFD’s bonds to ensure compliance with bond requirements

Assists the CFO with treasury functions of debt management, investments and managing cash balances for all entities

Continually ensure that proper internal controls are maintained

Works in collaboration with the CFO and VP of Information Technology assure that HFC cyber defenses are robust and proactive and that all Finance staff remain vigilant against threats

Completes all assigned cyber fraud training within two weeks of assignment

Assures that all staff supervised by this title complete all assigned cyber fraud training within two weeks of assignment

Along with the CFO, manages commercial banking relationships

Safeguards assets and assures accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing the disciplines of internal controls across all companies and departments

Provides financial information and reports as requested

Interfaces with outside independent financial audit firms, including procurement of services

Supervises the management of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, general & entity accounting

Acts as liaison with the City of Houston on financial matters, including insurance, FEMA claims, and debt

Documents and updates written accounting policies and procedures

Recommend and monitors benchmark key performance indicators against which to measure the performance of company operations

Serve as a member of the 457(b) Investment Committee

Other duties and special projects, as needed

Qualification

AccountingFinancial PlanningBudget ManagementCPAGovernmental AccountingPublic Debt FinancingERP SystemSupervisory SkillsInternal ControlsCyber Fraud Training