Job description

Company Overview

Smart City began more than 50 years ago and has evolved into the nation’s leading telecommunication provider. We own and operate three primary telecommunication and technology subsidiaries: Smart City Telecom, Smart City Networks, and Smart City Metro.

Smart City Telecom, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is the exclusive telecommunications company for one of the world’s largest theme parks, including all the parks themselves, hotels, and its planned community. Smart City Telecom also owns and operates the local telephone company and a massive fiber-optic network that services the area.

Smart City Networks, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the largest provider of technology and telecom services for convention centers and hospitality venues, providing services to 38 convention, meeting, and public venues in 17 states.

Smart City Metro, also based in Central Florida, encompasses our commercial products and services built on a fiber-optic network covering Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties. With a 24x7 Network Operations Center and one of the most advanced telecom platforms in the country.

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced accountant to oversee this team in the role of controller. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will make it your mission to streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. You will produce thorough financial-status reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Objectives of this Role

· Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points

· Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape

· Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines

· Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action

· Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development

· Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies

· Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

· Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts

· Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures

· In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis

· Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation

· Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow

· Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

Skills and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

· 10+ years proven accounting experience

· Professional accounting certification, including CMA, CGA, or CA

· Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)

· Strong understanding of economic and banking processes

Preferred Qualifications

· 5+ years’ experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager

· Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis

· Proven payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes

· Exemplary history of financial project management

· Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting

· CPA highly preferred

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Smart City will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle check.

Smart City is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

No Outside Agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in the Orlando area?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Required)
• Accounting: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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