Controller

Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, Human Resources, and Operations
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for CEO
• Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary
• Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms
• Assure that assets are not awkwardly encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments
• Work closely with Executive Director in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies
• Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of Finance and Human Resources to all departments, creating a well-respected and sought after department goal
• Maintains the historical release file
• Responsible for the weekly reporting of job costing, sales, and the pulse report
• Provides monthly P&L report and forecast
• Establishes and implements accounting and finance policies and procedures
• Responsible for the EOM closing
• Manages product cost estimation, burdens, and direct costs
• Responsible for the Company’s tax filings and 401(k) processing
• Other duties as necessary

Education & Skills Required:

• Bachelor degree required; Master’s preferred

Five or more related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

CPA license is preferred but not required

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints

Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors

• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements
• Controller must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, President, and CEO