Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Accounting

Location : Concord, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Reports to : Chief Financial Officer

Company Overview

Pacific States Petroleum, Inc. (PSPI) is a 100% employee-owned company and a leader in on-site fueling throughout California and Nevada. Founded in 2001 with a single truck and a big idea, we have grown by focusing on delivering fuel and oil with unparalleled customer service. Our goals are simple : to provide a safe and quality work environment and exceptional customer service. At PSPI, our employees are true partners in our success, and we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Controller to join our team and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Position Summary

The Controller will be a key member of the management team, responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of the company. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and developing robust internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of financial management, ready to contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of an employee-owned company.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and tax filings.
• Manage a staff of 20 employees and their day-to-day functions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation of all financial accounts.
• Prepare, manage and file quarterly sales tax and annual property tax returns. Assist in compiling other tax related records as needed.
• Work with banking institutions on loans, requests, and other priorities as needed.
• Manage company credit card programs, including setting limits, reviewing expenditures, and ensuring all cardholders reconcile and submit expenses in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the management team.
• Oversee the expense reimbursement process, ensuring all submissions are compliant with company policy and reviewed by the appropriate departments.
• Ensure compliance with cash handling procedures and perform periodic reviews to maintain accountability.
• Coordinate and support the annual valuation process for the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This includes facilitating the audit procedures for this program.
• Ensure all financial and personnel records are handled with strict confidentiality in accordance with company policy.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary information for audits. This includes audits for the business financials, ESOP and 401K.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Research and provide annual projections that are updated and distributed to the management team each month
• Manage financial projects such as the implementation of new systems and processes.
• Other projects assigned including researching and implementing ways to increase efficiency and productivity in the Accounting Department.

Qualifications and Skills

Why Join Pacific States Petroleum?

As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team, including :

Direct applicants only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or our general careers email, will be considered the property of Pacific States Petroleum Inc. Submission of an unsolicited resume does not create a formal relationship and will not obligate Pacific States Petroleum Inc. to pay any fee should we hire the candidate.

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