Financial Controller
Manager
Accounting
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Accounting Software
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Analytical Skills
Application Support
Business Systems
Data Analytics
Enterprise Finance Systems
ERP
Financial Analysis
Financial Applications
Financial Controller
Financial Reporting
Financial Software
Hr Technology
Internal Controls
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Office 365
Office Suite
Office Tools
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QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online
Spreadsheets
Systems
Tools
Job Description
Financial Controller role for Automotive Lift Services in Ames, IA (onsite) with a salary range of USD 70,000 - 85,000 per year and a CPA education requirement.
Responsibilities
- Run payroll for every location in Iowa and Florida, ensuring each tech’s hourly base and commission are paid correctly for every job.
- Follow up on every open invoice to support on-time collections.
- Time and manage payables so vendors are paid on time without leaving the business short.
- Track and report P&L for each location so leaders can quickly understand performance.
- Track and report each tech’s performance including revenue from completed jobs, upsell revenue, and reviews gathered (daily tech scorecards).
- Negotiate improved pricing and payment terms with suppliers.
- Help the company secure better financing from banks and credit card companies.
- Build and run [finance] systems from scratch, including creating processes while standing them up.
- Support other operational needs when required, including ordering parts and purchasing.
Requirements
- Experience running payroll, including commission-based pay.
- Experience with QuickBooks.
- Comfort building processes from scratch, not only following established procedures.
- CPA (strongly preferred).
Technologies
- QuickBooks
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
What You’ll Own
- Payroll (biggest part): run payroll for Iowa and Florida locations and ensure tech hourly base and commission are correct per job.
- Cash flow: follow up on open invoices and time payables to maintain vendor payment on schedule.
- P&L reporting: track and report P&L for each location for leadership visibility.
- Daily tech scorecards: track completed job revenue, upsells, and reviews collected per tech.
- Supplier terms: improve pricing and payment terms through negotiation.
- Financing: assist with obtaining stronger financing from banks and credit card companies.
What You Need
- Experience running payroll, including commission-based pay
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Comfort building processes from scratch