Controller
Moline, IL
Contract
Controller
Division:
Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer or Designee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer or Designee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Salary
: 80,000/yearly
Job Category: First/ Mid Level Officials and Managers
Job Category: First/ Mid Level Officials and Managers
Position Summary
The Controller participates in financial activities of an organization by performing the following duties personally or through other finance department staff. The Controller must be highly organized and able to meet multitasking demands. Must be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodation may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains financial records including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, investments, accruals and staff payroll. Works with accounts payable and accounts receivable staff to insure proper accounting methods.
- Works closely with CFO to structure transactions to facilitate appropriate business decisions.
- Orchestrates month end close cycle including reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Prepares and disseminates consolidated financial statements to managers.
- Develops common practices and processes within the department.
- Prepare reports, which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
- Assist in compilation of exhibits in preparation for annual external review audit.
- Monitor cash operating cash flow.
- Reviews and maintains interfaces of platforms with the general ledger. Performs weekly review of Deltek Costpoint payroll and billing reconciliation to the general ledger.
- Prepares and distributes weekly report of activity by office for executive review (weekly dashboard).
- Maintains state tax compliance and follows up with state tax correspondence.
- Provides input into corporate accounting policies.
Supervisory Controls
Works under the supervision with daily direction from Chief Financial Officer or
designee
. Exercises limited discretion within established procedures and guidelines and refers decisions outside defined parameters to the Chief Financial Officer or
designee
.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable law, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university AND Seven (7) years of related experience or training
OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare business correspondence and present information to top management, customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
- Ability to interact professionally with individuals in person, electronically, and by phone.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic proficiency with computers, including word processing, data entry, and Microsoft 365.
- Ability to perform general accounting functions in accounting software, i.e. Microsoft Great Plains, Deltek CostPoint , or similar.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- No specific certifications required.
- Completion of all required company and state-mandated training.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential functions of this job. They are provided to help identify reasonable accommodation, if needed. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated) for extended periods.
- Frequent communication, including exchanging accurate information and the ability to hear and be heard (with or without assistive devices).
- Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
- Occasional movement within an office environment.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving of materials up to 10 pounds, as needed.
- Ability to view a computer screen and review documents, with or without assistive technology.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
- Office environment with moderate noise levels.
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
John Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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