Controller
Home Department: Accounting
Full Time: 80+ Hours per pay period, Monday – Friday.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare interim monthly and annual financial statements.
- Maintain general ledger chart of accounts, including the analysis and reconciliation of accounts.
- Coordinate and prepare annual operating and capital budgets.
- Coordinate and prepare work papers for the annual external audit.
- Develop, maintain and monitor internal control procedures for financial operations and transactions.
- Provide leadership, direction and oversight to accounting department staff.
- Provide financial analysis and leadership to department heads.
Must be proficient in operating computer software with ability to operate electronic mail software, spreadsheets, accounting software, Time & Attendance software, and other Microsoft Office programs. Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment and be a team player who is willing to adopt our “Standards of Behavior”.
Bachelor’s degree required in business or accounting curriculum. Master’s degree desirable. CPA desirable.
Purpose/Position Summary:
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Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
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Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of the organization while adhering to the fiscal policy as approved by the Board.
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Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
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Monitor and evaluate the performance of Accounting staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as hiring and dismissals.
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Prepare and file tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
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Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
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Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
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Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations to maintain fiscal resources in a prudent manner.
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Develop and maintain relationships with auditors, banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
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Provide leadership in cash management, revenue enhancement, cost reporting and controls, and third-party reimbursement methods.
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Maintain an equitable pricing philosophy. Recognize and engage in Continuous Improvement opportunities.