Controller

Description

Position Summary:

Position protects assess by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.

Pay Range: $47.00 - $61.10 per hour.

Requirements

Essential Duties

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, billings, collections, fixed assets, and payroll journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely cash collection by managing the monthly billing cycle and optimizing cash flow processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements-including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows-for review and analysis with the CFO.
• Maintain all accounts and general ledgers ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and government regulatory requirements such as Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200
• Work with CFO as requested to prepare any financial materials, reports, or financial analysis requested by the Board of Directors and/or senior management.
• Plan and manage the annual fiscal audit as well as government audits conducted by entities such as the Auditor-Controller or the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
• Assist the CFO in the preparation of the Annual Tax Return
• Support the HR Department in coordinating and fulfilling auditors' requests related to the annual 403(b) audit
• Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
• Develop and implement the Accounting Department's goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods, and controls.
• Recruit, motivate, train, and retain a competent staff of highly qualified accounting professionals.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Assist CFO on preparation of annual budget, special projects, government contracts
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. 4 years of financial experience required. CPA or Masters Degree preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Position requires strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and respond to agency fiscal needs.
• Ability to interact with various agency, vendor and customer personnel in a professional, positive and cordial manner. Must demonstrate competency with interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to engage with staff at all levels of the agency and exercise sound judgement.
• Position requires strong computer and technology skills, including knowledge of accounting software and Excel (Blackbaud , Financial Edge experience preferred)
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted California Driver's License and maintain current vehicle insurance.