Corporate Controller in Columbia, MO

Corporate Controller Job Description

Corporate controllers oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions of a company and should have strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Businesses prefer candidates with a CPA, CGMA or CMA, a master’s degree in business administration and experience working in public accounting. The job typically requires 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with five years in a managerial capacity.

Typical corporate controller duties:

Managing accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting transactions

Performing analysis on financial results, trends, costs and budgets

Preparing forecast reports for income, expenses and earnings

Ensuring that accounting activities are in compliance with GAAP and, if needed, IFRS

Preparing tax schedules and returns and ensuring that corporate income tax compliance is accurate

Creating and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues

Creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate

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ERP Solutions

Microsoft Excel

SAP S/4HANA

QuickBooks

ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

Accounting Functions

Perform Ad Hoc Financial

Reporting

Budget Processes

Auditing

Salary for Corporate Controller in Columbia, MO

87690 - 166493

25th percentile

87690

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

126598

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

166493

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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