Full Controller Job Description

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

Basic Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, the Controller oversees key accounting, finance and reporting functions within the organization, including the hiring, performance and training of accounting and finance staff, overall management and supervision of creation of policies and procedures to ensure internal controls, segregation of duties and systems are in place to support effective program implementation and to ensure successful audits. The Controller also provides oversight to the annual revenue and expense budgeting process, including providing staff with budget guidance, timeline, tools, training and hands-on assistance while promoting a budgeting culture and discipline for creating and justifying annual budgets. The Controller provides direct supervision to the Director of Accounting and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).

The Controller is a key finance partner to the Agency’s program leaders and senior management, leveraging interpersonal skills, building partnerships based on communication, collaboration and value-based relationships. Member of the Administrative team.

To promote and support the mission, vision and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.

Specific Responsibilities: 

1. Supervises and directs all financial accounting and reporting activities
2. Facilitate Audit and Finance Committee Meetings
3. Coordinates with external auditors
4. Responsible for oversight of tax and regulatory reporting and filings
5. Monitors budgeted capital expenditures
6. Directs development of the Annual Operational Budget and Forecasts and oversees financial planning, reporting, and analysis
7. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger while maintaining the department specific software
8. Manages supervisory of accounting staff
9. Establishes accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP
10. Oversees activities of accounts receivables, collections and cash management
11. Maintains internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets and actual expenditures
12. Consults and advises management on accounting and financial issues
13. Contributes to strategic planning regarding all facets of accounting and finance
14. Provides oversite and is a key finance partner to the Executive Director of the Agency’s Foundation which includes oversite of restricted contributions and acts as the designee for pooled trusts
15. Summarizes business financial position in areas of income, expenses, capital usage and cash flows
16. Other duties as deemed necessary.

Supervised by: Senior Vice President of Finnace

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business management (M.B.A. or an advanced degree preferred)
• CPA and/or CMA certification (desirable)
• Required knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of the basic principles of auditing.
• 8-10 years of accounting experience.
• Budgeting and financial modeling experience. 
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide expert financial perspective and opinions. 
• Detail oriented. 
• Strong oral and writtein communication skills.
• Strong leadership ability to drive results in fast-paced enviornment.