Controller

Essential ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Close Process


* Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.


* Ensure timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and management reports.


* Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.


* Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.


* Analyze financial results and explain significant variances to budget, forecast, and prior year.


* Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and accurate financial reporting.

Accounting Operations


* Oversee all accounting functions including:



* General Ledger


* Accounts Payable


* Accounts Receivable


* Fixed Assets


* Payroll Accounting


* Cash and Treasury Accounting


* Revenue Cycle Management


* Intercompany Accounting

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational accounting policies.

Ensure timely completion and review of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Functional Expense Allocation & Compliance


* Oversee the development, maintenance, and documentation of allocation methodologies used to support financial reporting and organizational requirements.


* Ensure allocation methodologies are consistently applied, appropriately documented, and periodically reviewed.


* Support preparation of regulatory filings, grant reporting, and other financial compliance requirements.


* Partner with operational leadership to ensure financial reporting accurately reflects organizational activities and funding requirements.


* Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.

Internal Controls & Audit


* Maintain and strengthen the organization's internal control environment.


* Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks related to accounting processes.


* Coordinate annual financial statement audits and other external audits.


* Manage preparation of audit schedules and responses to auditor inquiries.


* Implement corrective actions and process improvements resulting from audit findings or internal reviews.

Leadership & Team Development


* Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.


* Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.


* Promote cross-training and succession planning within the accounting function.


* Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.


* Build organizational capability through coaching, training, and professional development.

Financial Systems, Process Improvement & Automation


* Lead initiatives to reduce the month-end close cycle through process redesign, standardization, and automation.


* Establish and monitor close performance metrics, including clo...