Controller jobs in Gulfport, MS

Controller leads and directs an organization's accounting functions. Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Being a Controller directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to management. Additionally, Controller requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically requires the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Typically reports to chief financial officer (CFO). The Controller manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Controller
  • Elliott Homes
  • Gulfport, MS FULL_TIME
  • Elliott Homes is seeking an experienced Controller to join its residential homebuilding company. Reporting to the CEO & COO, the Controller is instrumental in driving growth and profitability through refined and expanded financing resources and enhanced processes, procedures, cost controls, reporting, and projections. The Director of Finance powerfully brings accountability and influences the proper change needed for The Elliott Companies to obtain its vision. 
    If you are a Controller wanting to take the next step or a current Director of Finance wanting to join a dynamic, growing company, this may be for you. You must be willing and able to be “hands on” while also able to think and act “big picture."

    Working from the head office of Elliott Homes in Gulfport, MS. We offer competitive wages, commensurate with experience, along with a benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, and more.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
    Management:
    • Create, maintain, and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
    • Oversee the operations of the accounting and finance departments, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving each department's goals and objective.
    • Manage the finance and accounting personnel and operations of Elliott Homes and affiliated companies, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
    • Ensure cost control practices are in place and adhered to by all.
    • Communicate the culture and values of the company and empower team members to reach beyond their comfort zone.
    • Contract review. 
    • Ensure all company assets are protected via comprehensive and cost-efficient corporate insurance coverages.
    • Oversee all information technology initiatives, policies and procedures.
    Executive Leadership:
    • Create annual business plan trajectory for the company with monthly comparisons of budget to actual.
    • Continually communicate expectations and needs to the operations for accountability toward obtaining it.
    • Create necessary change needed to obtain business plan and company goals.
    • Obtain financial resources and credit facilities needed to obtain company goals.
    • Ensure company risk is minimized and management remains focused on KPI’s.
    • Take ownership over the current status and the future of The Elliott Companies by acting as an accountability partner to the COO and CEO. NOT A YES PERSON.
    • Send banks a quarterly CEO’s report of the trends, financials, health and goals of Elliott Companies. 
    • Pro forma’s for opportunities, expansion and growth.
    • Land Committee - Approve land purchases on the land committee. As well as obtain financing for land development projects.
    • #1 liaison with lenders and banking relationships.
    Transactions:
    • Confirm accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.
    • Ensure monthly bank reconciliations are completed.
    • Ensure required debt payments are made on a timely basis.
    • Review commissions and bonuses for payroll in a timely manner.
    • Maintain the chart of accounts.
    • Uphold an orderly accounting filing system.
    • Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
    Reporting:
    • Issue timely and complete financial statements.
    • Insure all general ledger accounts for all companies are reconciled monthly.
    • Benchmark performance of departments/divisions/individuals against company goals.
    • Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
    • Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
    • Calculate variances from the budget and report issues to management weekly. (Tuesday management meeting).
    • Maintain and improve management cost reports to ensure real time data.
    • Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
    Compliance: 
    • Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual review.
    • Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
    • Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
    Requirements:
    • Experience in an accounting position with a homebuilder is highly preferred.
    • Experience in an accounting position in construction is required.
    • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
    • Strong knowledge of Excel - medium or advanced level skills.
    • Marks Systems/IHMS experience preferred.
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Corporate Controller
  • The Claiborne
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • Claiborne Senior Living is hiring a Controller at our home office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Controller is responsible for the company financial and accounting procedures. They hold accountabili...
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PEST CONTROLLER
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
  • Gulfport, MS FULL_TIME
  • This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "H...
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Field Service Technician (Access Controls & Security)
  • In-Telecom
  • Slidell, LA
  • Position Overview: We are actively searching for passionate and skilled Field Technicians to enhance our teams across se...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Quality Control Laboratory Manager
  • Allen Spolden
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Job Description Allen Spolden is actively recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Manager. This is a perm (Direct Hi...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales / Project Estimator
  • Terminix Service Co
  • Slidell, LA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Estimator Sales to join our team at Terminix Pest Control! You will re...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Pest Control Technician - Biloxi
  • Cook's Pest Control Inc
  • Biloxi, MS
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  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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ReStore Manager Habitat for Humanity of the MS Gulf Coast Gulfport, MS
  • Mscoastchamber
  • Gulfport, MS
  • **ReStore Manager Habitat for Humanity of the MS Gulf Coast Gulfport, MS** **Job Description:** ReStore Manager Habitat ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Quality Control Technician
  • High Tech, Inc.
  • Long Beach, MS
  • Job Description Job Description $15-$20 Hourly Retirement, Dental, Life, Medical Full-Time 11 paid holidays/year plus ac...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Loss control/Insurance Field Inspector - Jackson County
  • InsurSolv,LLC
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • About the job Loss control/Insurance Field Inspector - Jackson County Commercial and Residential Independent Contractor ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Pest Control Technician
  • Terminix International
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Pest Control Technician in Gulfport, MS at Terminix Location * **Location:** **Experience:** Not Specified **Job Descrip...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison County and the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. It is also home to the US Navy Atlantic Fleet Seabees. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km2), of which ...
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Income Estimation for Controller jobs
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Gulfport, Mississippi area prices
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