Controller

    Position Summary:   The Controller maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.  This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.   Key Responsibilities:                      Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting internal audits and providing information to external auditors Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash by monitoring bank balance Prepares budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data Prepares ad-hoc reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results Recruits and trains financial/accounting employees that enable the successful completion of department objectives Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees when necessary Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential Monitor, review, and approve employee time corrections within 24 hours of correction (assign duties to Supervisor or Team Leader if absent) Other duties as assigned   Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience (5+ years) required Previous experience managing an accounting team Expert understanding of the GL and accounting processes Knowledge of internal controls; experience with SOX company a plus Applicable knowledge of GAAP Must be detail oriented and extremely well organized Ability to prioritize and delegate work to team members Ability to multi-task with competing priorities Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, changing environment Experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience with MS Office products, MS Excel power user Experience with an ERP system Preferred Qualifications CPA preferred Experience with government contracts preferred 10 years of related experience is preferred Working Conditions Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5 PM