The primary role of the Controller is to provide sufficient internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets (Asset Protection), insure that all transactions have appropriate approval, calculation of key performance indicators, insure compliance with all regulations, laws and loan covenants, and clearly communicate the monthly financial results to management.  This function provides oversight of employee reporting and payroll, customer invoicing and collection of accounts receivable, and management of supplier agreements and payments.  Researching and recommending professional services to support various aspects of the business is also an important part of this function (e.g. employee benefit programs, P&C insurance, banking, legal assistance, etc.).