Job Title:
Controller

Company: Fort Pitt Capital Group

Location: pittsburgh, PA

Created: 2024-04-25

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Fort Pitt Capital Group - an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) - is currently seeking an experienced Controller to join our team. As Controller, you'll oversee all financial operations and accounting functions at Fort Pitt, ensuring accuracy and timelines in financial reporting while driving initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. Your responsibilities extend to developing and implementing financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to support business objectives. Collaborating closely with departmental leaders, you'll provide insightful financial analysis to guide decision-making. Ultimately, your role as Controller is crucial in ensuring Fort Pitt's financial integrity and guiding strategic financial decision-making. What You'll DoLead and oversee the accounting departmentPrepare and analyze financial information in accordance with GAAP standardsCollaborate with other department leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processesReview and improve workflows in accounting systems to enhance departmental efficiencyDevelop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting policies and proceduresPrepare and present monthly and quarterly financial packets and statements for presentation to Executive LeadershipConduct monthly bank reconciliations for payroll accounts and collaborate with HR to address payroll-related financial mattersCoordinate with external accounting firms for tax preparation and reportingIdeal Candidate AttributesAttention to Communication: The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informedInitiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires itThoroughness: Ensuring that one's own and others' work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilledCommunication Skills:Verbal: Clearly expresses ideas in conversations and interactionsWritten: Articulates thoughts effectively in business writingResults Orientation: The ability to focus on the desired result of one's own or one's unit's work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding themBuilding Collaborative Relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and supportCustomer Orientation: The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one's external andor internal customersDeveloping Others: The ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilitiesExperience RequirementsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field is requiredA minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience managing accounting and financial operations is required for this positionTen (10) years of relevant work experience is strongly preferredPrior management experience is strongly preferred for this positionOther Requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Experience using MS Dynamics GP Accounting Software is requiredExposure to ADP software is preferredExposure to Concur software is preferredExposure to Orion software is preferredAbout The Job100% in-office work environmentGreen Tree, PA location (Foster Plaza)Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer This position has supervisory responsibilitiesFinance & Accounting team (Staff Accountants)Regular Full-Time (40 hours per week)ExemptNo OvertimeWork Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMOccasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demandLittle to no travel is expected for this positionCompetitive base salary Fort Pitt offers its eligible employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:MedicalPrescription, Vision, and Dental Insurance Depending on plan selected, Fort Pitt will pay 100% of the cost of employee-only coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) or a healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan12 Paid Holidays4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), prorated during first year of employmentAbout The FirmFort Pitt is a trusted fiduciary investment advisory firm with offices in the Greater Pittsburgh and Central PA regions. Our mission is to lead every client to financial security by providing exceptional client service and advice with our customized, in-house portfolio management. Since our inception in 1995, we have focused on continued growth, and as a well-established and highly respected firm, and we are regularly featured in CNBC, Forbes, Barron's, Financial Advisor, Harrisburg Magazine, and Pittsburgh Business Times. Fort Pitt Capital Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.