Controller

Basic Function

The Controller is responsible for the effective management of the Finance team including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, grants and general accounting functions. This is a hands-on position comprised of performing general accounting activities including more complex journal entries and reconciliations as well as the day-to-day oversight of the team and finance related projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the various areas of the team to accurately perform finance / accounting functions and meet department goals.
• Oversee the monthly closing process including preparation and review of monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that the team meets closing deadlines and workload expectations.
• Review and approve daily work of team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GSIL policies and all laws and regulations.
• Oversee federal, state and private grant financial responsibilities including journal entry preparation, budget preparation, expense tracking, drawdowns and monthly / quarterly financial reports to grantors in compliance with applicable regulations and practices and periodic follow-up / updates to effected departments.
• Generate accurate monthly reports, including financial statement preparation and analysis under tight deadlines to meet reporting needs of the department and other areas as needed.
• Assist as needed in the preparation of monthly Board financial reports.
• Oversee quarterly and annual accounting activities including assisting with year-end closing and audit preparation. Oversee and coordinate the annual audit.
• Assist with banking and cash management activities as needed.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the annual budget, development of accounting policies and procedures and other miscellaneous projects and activities.
• Manage hiring, training, mentoring and performance evaluations for team staff.
• Cross train within the team to ensure shared knowledge and succession planning.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Participate in general GSIL events and activities.
• Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to sit, use a computer, a telephone, and other office equipment, to move throughout the building and to attend outside meetings. Employee may occasionally need to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift carry, push or otherwise move objects. This position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas and to comprehend and present detailed information. Exceptional judgment and creativity are regularly required to evaluate results and make decisions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made available to assist persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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About Us

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.

We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.