Controller

Controller

Without the strength of our accounting team, we wouldn’t be able to offer the industry-leading service we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced accountant to oversee this team in the role of controller. 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 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
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 Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers
● Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
● Managing income and expenditure accounts
● Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data
● Keeping Track of employees and contractor hours for Payroll Purposes
Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
● Managing income and expenditure accounts
● Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data
● Keeping Track of employees and contractor hours for Payroll Purposes
● Doing Payroll Reports and reconciliations

Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
10+ years proven accounting experience
Professional accounting certification, including CMA, CGA, or CA
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
Experience with accounting software and data entry QuickBooks online (Mastered)
US accounting standards
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

The right candidate should meet the following requirements:

Very Detail Oriented
Intermediate to Advanced English (written and spoken)
Must have the following values:
Positive Energy
Teamwork
Constant and Never-Ending Improvement (CANI)
The following Bachelor degrees are a plus:
Business, Accounting, Finance