Summary 

Under limited direction, the Controller recommends, implements, and controls accounting policies and procedures, and coordinates and operates accounting, taxation, data control, and accounts payable for the Company.  He/She prepares consolidated financial statements and various financial reports.  The Controller provides accurate and timely financial information to the CEO for decision-making purposes. The Controller also serves as a liaison between staff and management and outside parties and management.

*** The Controller’s responsibilities and duties may vary based on the size and needs of the Company. ***

Essential Functions

• Meet with CEO or Management to provide financial reports and advice on financial matters.
• Oversees the overall operations of unit(s) reporting to this position.
• Establish and maintain good banking relations, and arrange and monitor lines of credit weekly.
• Meet with company accountants and attorneys on an as-needed basis, and advise the CEO of relative legal and financial matters.
• Supervise all accounting and finance personnel and review accounting reports as needed.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. 
• Approve and sign checks, as needed.
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly cash flow analyses, and monthly and annual projections of jobs in progress and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Handle daily accounting mail, including notices and disbursements.
• Prepare special reports on an as needed basis.
• Maintain current knowledge of and implements changes based on Company policies and procedures.
• Monitor medical insurance and 401 (k) plans.
• Establish, review, and maintain system of internal controls.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates unit staff.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.

***This list is not exhaustive.  Employee is expected to carry out any other job-related activity as requested by supervisor. ***

Essential Job Qualifications 

The controller is responsible for ensuring effective financial and budgetary controls throughout the Company.  He/She will need a strong accounting background, a broad range of business knowledge and an understanding of the Company’s business.  He/She must have an aptitude for systems and strong management, leadership and communication skills. The qualified candidate should be a reliable, hard-working individual who is capable of supervising all aspects of the Company’s accounting, treasury, payables and credit functions.

Education/Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified are required.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and Company’s financial policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Skilled in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in federal, state, local accounting laws, and Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Employee development and performance management skills.

Mental Effort 

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage one’s own time.
• Ability to use discretion and professionalism when dealing with all Company related matters.

Physical Demand 

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor within a flexible and busy work environment. 
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Normal ability to see and hear.
• Normal sense of touch.
•  Normal physical agility.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Normal temperatures in indoor work atmospheres.
• Overtime may be required.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.