Summary
The Controller’s essential function is to provide comprehensive financial updates to Senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points. They guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures. They maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development and help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.
Essential functions
- Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
- Administrator of the ERP Software, Trains employees and implements changes.
- Manages the third-party IT Company and maintains company initiatives.
- Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.
- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
- Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
- Provides financial analysis, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
- Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Supervisory responsibilities: HR Manager, Contracts Administrator, Accounting Manager, IT Systems Administrator
Required / preferred education or experience
- 7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CCIFP preferred
- Federal experience preferred
- Paychex Flex Preferred
- CMiC Preferred
- Multi State Experience Preferred
Physical demands:
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Sitting for long periods of time
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