Controller

Job/Position Summary

Controller must be able to evaluate needs for procurement of funds, develop and maintain banking relationships, and develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures. Must be able to receive, record, and authorize disbursements, coordinate financial planning, budgeting, and procurement for the entire company. Conduct and coordinate audits, advise management of financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Primary Responsibilities·

• Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
• Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
• Perform tax planning work.
• Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
• Perform additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 5-10 years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment and/or managing government contracts (Department of Defense, Department of Energy, etc.).
• This position requires the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance post-start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in these roles will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident, or ability to meet contract-specific licensure requirements.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience solving complex problems.
• Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills.
• Experience with managing financial resources, system evaluations.
• Experience with composing written documents for small to medium sized businesses.
  
  

Physical/Working Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
  
  

Behavioral Traits

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey quality standards, expectations, and feedback clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• A willingness to adjust to changing circumstances, processes, or technologies for continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
• The ability to work well with others, fostering a cooperative atmosphere, driving data management initiatives and engaging all levels of the organization.