Controller leads and directs an organization's accounting functions. Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Being a Controller directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to management. Additionally, Controller requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically requires the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Typically reports to chief financial officer (CFO). The Controller manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Controller will report directly to the Finance Director and is responsible for supervising and overseeing the Staff Accountant. Additional responsibilities include accurately maintaining the general ledger and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), performing month-end closes, preparing financial reports, processing payroll, payroll taxes, and benefit deductions, invoicing various grants, and ensuring timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable. | |
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Education: | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited school is required. |
Experience: | A minimum of two years of experience in a finance management position with increasing responsibility is required. |
Specific Skills andrequirements: | Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have strong leadership and organizational skills. Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and insurability. Must have excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills. Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies. Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to read, write and converse in English. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Successful completion of a background screening. Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation. |
Specialized Licenses or training: | Successful completion of Excellent Foundations. Maintain 20 hours of annual training. |
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The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance or run. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. | |
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Direct supervision of Accountants other staff as assigned. |
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