Controller
Overview:
The Controller directs the cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reporting. This position analyzes and interprets financial data and implements changes to improve systems and financial performance. They are responsible for the development, administration, and training on all accounting and financial systems. They have overall responsibility for the maintenance, accuracy and timely production of all organizational financial data and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
The Controller, through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing strategy and direction. They consistently work with abstract ideas or situations across this functional area of the business. They provide direction to Senior Managers in various areas, groups, and operations and are involved in developing, modifying, and executing organizational policies that affect immediate operations and may also have organizational-wide effect.
Responsibilities:
- 1. Develop, direct, and maintain the general ledger and related systems, including system structure development, chart of accounts design and maintenance, internal controls, procedure development, and staff training.
- 2. Oversee the maintenance of all interactive computerized financial systems, which includes changes of current systems and implementation of new systems.
- 3. Maintain a documentation system of accounting policies and procedures; implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- 4. Oversee and produce periodic financial reports; ensure the reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- 5. Verify compliance with current American Institute of CPA’s and government standards and regulations related to the reporting of financial information and the maintenance of historical data. Oversee the annual audits of the organization’s financial statements.
- 6. Report significant budget differences to Senior Management and identify solutions for resolution.
- 7. Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
- 8. Facilitate the compilation of data for tax returns and interact with tax advisors in the preparation of returns. Provide guidance as to tax efficient strategies available to the organization.
- 9. Supervise and review the monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and comply with local, state, and federal government requirements. Confirm reports accurately reflect the current organizational financial position.
- 10. Establish operational objectives and work plans and delegate assignments to direct reports.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and 15 or more years' experience, including 8 or more years' supervisory experience or equivalent experience.
- Cost Accounting experience a must.
- CPA is a must.
- MBA is preferred.
Other Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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