Controller

Position Title: Controller

Reports to: CFO

Department: Finance

Position Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt

Pay Range: $100K to $120K annually

Job Scope

The Controller has primary responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling financial-related activities of the company. This includes responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, and payroll.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's financial records, including its general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accruals, billing, payroll, and general journal in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee and manage all accounting department staff.
• Create and enhance effective financial controls for the organization to minimize risk
• Produce monthly financial statements, annual financial reports, complete audit activities and other reports and requests, ensure accuracy and integrity of all financial reporting
• Oversee all business and accounting practices while improving financial policies and procedures
• Support ongoing organizational growth strategy with internal and external teams
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with Human Resources on payroll, 401(k) administration and ad hoc projects
• Provide actionable insights which help the company become more operationally efficient
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

• 10+ years of Accounting experience
• 5+ years of experience in roles with progressive leadership responsibilities; 2+ years of experience as a Controller or similar position is preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Not required
• Prior experience working with a non-profit organization is preferred
• Experience with accounting systems implementation is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and focus on results
• Proficient with Quickbooks Online, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Accounting software
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an indoor setting with minimal noise levels
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Regular use of hands and fingers to type on a computer keyboard
• Must be able to lift, push and pull at least 15 pounds

Mental Demands

• Ability to thrive in environments that require rapid adaptation to changing priorities and circumstances
• Ability to respond to others in a manner that demonstrates flexibility, consistency and professionalism
• Ability to cope with difficult or temperamental clients or co-workers as well as general stress related to the position
• Ability to function independently