Controller Job in Washington 20005, District Of Columbia US
The Controller is responsible for coordinating and directing the day-to-day accounting activities, including forecast and budget preparation and reporting, financial reporting and analysis, general ledger, accounts payable, payroll and benefits accounting, cash management, risk management (insurance) and tax compliance. In addition, periodic special projects include acquisition due diligence and integration as well as development funding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Coordinate tax preparation with outside tax accountants, ensuring compliance with payment,
reporting or other tax requirements.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Coordinate external auditing services for business.
Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Provide required board and lender reporting
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing
a task.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
SKILLS ABILITIES
Education : Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university)
Experience : Four to ten years related experience
Computer Skills
High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency in spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft office.
Certificates Licenses
CPA preferred
Other Requirements
Minimum five years supervisory/managerial experience. 5 -7 years of Big 4 experience preferred.
Strong communication skills and "business improvement" orientation to accounting and financial
analysis.