DescriptionThe Controller is responsible for the organization's accounting activities, including financial reporting and compliance and cash management. The incumbent will oversee the day-to-day Accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, and closing process, and will assist with investments for part of the organization.
The Controller will be responsible for originating and maintaining Finance Department policies and procedures and for maintaining financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position is responsible for ensuring that financial information systems, procedures and processes are in place to support all financial and operational aspects of the organization and business needs.
- Provides financing and borrowing strategies and make strategic recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Provides leadership, oversight, direction and management of the accounting team.
- Responsible for organizational financial statements, business activity reports or reports required by regulatory agencies. Directs all aspects of accounting operations such as receivables, payables, payroll and external reporting.
- Establishes, develops and maintains relationships with banking, stakeholders and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
- Maintains and monitors current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. Implements, documents and maintains adequate and effective internal controls.
- Implements, documents and maintains adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles in order to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Directs, manages and facilitates the processes for financial annual audit, other compliance audits, and oversees the preparation of the audit report. Responsible for cash management and aids with investment and asset management.
- Prepares and files annual regulatory returns or other reports as required for compliance.
- Monitors financial reporting and compliance on all grants/contracts received from the public sector, foundations, corporations and private donors.
- Assists with authorizing procurement asset requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitors financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Assumes special projects as assigned.
QualificationsExperienceRequired10 years:Overall Experience to include Non-Profit and Government Contracting.
1 year:Experience with ERP systems required such as Deltek, Unanet, or Oracle. Implementation experience is highly desired.
