Job Description
Job Description
Description : POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller is responsible for the agency's finance functions, including the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards (GAAS). Provides overall supervision, guidance, and development of the Finance Team. Provides corporate leadership by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant business and technological trends. Develops and implements appropriate best practices for cash management, treasury, banking, financial reporting, reconciliation, and budgeting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees day-to-day financial operations. Provides direction and supervision to the Senior Accounting Manager, Contracts and Purchasing Manager, Payroll Clerk, and Financial Analyst, including completing timely performance appraisals.
- Assures that the finance function complies with applicable standards.
- Implement and monitor control over cash disbursements and receipts.
- Leads the development of the annual operating budget and the annual capital expenditure.
- Monitors the ongoing status of the organization’s finances, including monthly variances compared to the budget.
- Analyzes financial status and completes monthly financial cash flow projections.
- Monitors and ensures a system of balance sheet reconciliations that is supported by appropriate documentation of accurate and reasonable balances.
- Maintains a tracking system of all contracts to monitor financial liability, termination clauses, and expiration dates. Advises appropriate staff of pending expiration dates.
- Maintains the agency's financial policy manual and recommends updates and changes as needed.
- Enforces proper internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Oversee tax filings and coordinate with external auditors.
- Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard assets,
- Leads finance-related strategic initiatives and action plans.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic plan.
- Continually strive to improve departmental functions, create efficiencies, find solutions, and be visionary in the future of not-for-profit accounting technologies and trends.
- Ensure that construction accounting is completed in accordance with rules and regulations, and manage fixed assets effectively.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting system, and other accounting programs as necessary.Highly skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office programs.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to compose professional written correspondence.Ability to think on an analytical level and to interpret financial reporting.Must possess mathematical skillsStrong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to motivate and inspire staff at all levels of the organizationThe ability to direct services in a manner that reflects an appreciation for the cultural background, heritage, and identity of clients.Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the public, in giving and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of problems as they may arise.Organizational and time management skillsMust meet DCFS / CANTS clearanceMust be at least 21 years of age.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseMust possess and maintain proof of automobile insurance.EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferredAt least 5 years of financial management experience.CARE & TCI
Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles : Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship-Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence-Centered, and Trauma-Informed.
Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.
TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) .
Employees must :
Pass the written test annuallyPass the physical test every six months ( if applicable to their role )Monthly refresher opportunities are provided. Employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course. Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance