Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

| Title: | Controller |  |  
| Reports to: | Chief Financial Officer | |  
| Department: | Accounting | |  

Job Summary:

Direct and oversee the corporation's accounting activities, prepare current financial reports and summaries, and create annual budgets and monitor performance against the budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Oversee Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.

· Work with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, and governmental agency reports.

· Assist in preparation of tax returns.

· Responsible for monthly accounting period closing and monthly financial statements.

· Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations.

· Compare revenues and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; make or oversee any necessary adjustments to future forecasts and budgets.

· Review the planning process and suggest improvements to current methods.

· Analyze operations to identify areas needing reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.

· Work with the Chief Financial Officer and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent management and supervisory skills.

· Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

· Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.

· Thorough knowledge of Quickbooks Enterprise system

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Experience:

· Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.

· Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

· Eight to ten years of experience in accounting and financial management is required.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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