Controller

Job Description- Controller

Our company is searching for a Controller to help improve company productivity. The Controller will work side-by-side with the Director of Finance and the CFO of our Agency. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will make it your mission to streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. You will produce thorough financial-status reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Objectives of this Role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action
• Maximize payroll and commission efficiency through innovative process development
• Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 10 years proven accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP).
• Strong understanding of economic and banking processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager.
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis.
• Proven payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes.
• Exemplary history of financial project management.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.
• CPA highly preferred.