Controller

Description

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Performs difficult professional and administrative work in planning, organizing, and monitoring Senior Services financial activities; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervises Bookkeepers, Assistant Bookkeepers, and Accounting Clerk. Functions as the Chief Financial Officer in his/her absence.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Assist with the preparation of contracts for client services.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers on contract compliance, as necessary.
• Prepares periodic reports to federal, state, local and private funding sources.
• Assists CFO in managing cash, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions and month-end reporting.
• Budget preparation and analysis as requested.
• Interfaces with funding source personnel as needed.
• Prepares monthly agency financial statements.
• Makes recommendations to improve efficiency and meet internal compliance requirements.
• Conducts special fiscal and production analyses as requested.
• Prepares year-end audit schedules as needed.
• Review and post batches prepared by the Bookkeepers.
• Responsible for participating in the recruitment for assigned accounting employees and volunteers.
• Reviews employee payroll time sheets for accuracy of hours, accounts charged and submits to payroll within established timeframes.
• Performs additional tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES

• Thorough knowledge of general accounting functions, including accounts payable, principles and practices of full charge accounting and budgeting in non-profit and/or government setting.
• Ability to conduct year-end audit close including preparation of work papers for Fixed Assets, Inventory, and other schedules.
• Ability to prepare informative financial reports.
• Advanced ability to use personal computer and working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, word processing and other software currently used by the Agency.
• Must be able to understand and decipher contracts to ensure their compliance with Agency needs and Federal and state laws and regulations.
• Able to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics required.
• Requires 3 years’ experience in performing computerized general accounting functions, to include accounts payable and Full Charge activities.
• Must possess a current valid Virginia Driver’s license and meet the agency driving eligibility standards.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work.