The controller supervisors the accounting department and functions. They oversee the monitoring and implementation of internal financial controls, produce financial reports, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage accounting department by maintaining an organizational structure sufficient to meet all goals and objectives
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements are completed each month
Work with accounting personnel in determining the level of profitability of the company within a specified time
Process payroll in a timely manner by
Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that all reasonable discounts are taken on by
Monitor cash accounts and review for misappropriation of funds
Maintain accurate accounting ledgers by preparing any adjusting journal entry as needed
Maintain the fixed asset records and depreciation reports
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Coordinate the preparations of the corporate annual report
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts by ensuring that they are compiled at the end of each month and the end of every fiscal year
Provide financial analyses as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations that support cost reduction and profit enhancement activities
Conduct annual audit by coordinating the provision of information to external auditors
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Prepare financial reports, budgets, cost reports, and financial forecasts on a regular basis
Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
Performs more duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES:
Must have supervisory skills
Maintain confidentiality within the department
Have strong written and oral communication skills
Must demonstrate accuracy in working with detail
Good computer skills, especially with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Internal Software System (Prelude)
Excellent customer service, organization, and analytical skills
Flexibility to change routines
Have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Effectively share information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is required. 5 years of prior accounting and supervisory experience or equivalent is preferred.
