Accounting Controller APPLY BELOW

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced accountant to oversee this team in the controller role-a newly created position due to growth. 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 the current economic landscape.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action.
• 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 needs of private contributions, loans, and government contracts.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations of staff.
• Process improvement minded.
• Drive period and year-end close/meet commitment dates.
• Drive timely, complete recon prep, and review.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• 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 the protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Oversee and support the 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 of proven accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP).
• Strong understanding of economic and banking processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ 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.
• International accounting is a plus.
• Exemplary history of financial project management.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.