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Job Summary:

The Controller is primarily responsible for day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. This employee is responsible for developing, maintaining and updating the Finance Department’s daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual activities with minimal supervision and direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees Finance Department and its staff
• Creates, coordinates, and evaluates the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting and grant/contract compliance
• Ensure compliance with grant/contracts, federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analysis and information reports
• Ensures records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
• Prepares annual reports to funders
• Prepares annual budgets for different funding sources
• Annual preparation/calculation of indirect cost rate proposal and submission to Federal agency
• Reviews Accounts payable daily input, prior to posting for allocable cost per grant, location, and sub-accounts
• Reviews accuracy of timesheet to distribution codes
• Oversees financial accounting software system
• Oversees and administers company purchasing cards
• Prepares and maintains monthly allocations
• Works with fiscal monitors and external auditors as needed
• Responsible for maintaining all Finance Department’s records, policies and procedures
• Creates and oversees implementation of new policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, and at least 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting position
• Experience working at a computer station
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with a ten-key calculator by touch
• Experience with Abila MIP Accounting software preferred
• Basic understanding of Fund Accounting and job costing
• Knowledge of OMB Circular, A-122, A-133 and all other applicable circulars
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend and lift light objects
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read reports and data
• Ability to speak English
• Must be able to work in a noisy, busy environment.