What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller/Director of Accounting position at Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society?
Interested in saving wildlife in wild places? At the Zoo, our job is for people to fall in love with nature. Our job is for people to have fun. Our job is to save the planet. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society’s mission is to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. By joining our team, you’ll become a critical part of a conservation organization at a thrilling time as we expand our team to build the Zoo of the future. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for an organization where every person makes a difference, look no further.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller & Director of Accounting is an essential member of the Zoo’s Leadership Team and will lead all day-to-day accounting operations for the Zoo supervising a team of 2 staff members. The Controller will work closely with the Director of Human Resources in processing semi-monthly payroll and ensuring all staff expenses are properly accounted for. This position will be responsible for all tax and regulatory filings, overseeing the annual financial audit and tax reporting, and ensuring a timely and accurate monthly accounting close. Additionally, the Controller will provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, financial reporting, forecasting, and budget management functions ensuring Zoo accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles and that the Zoo always maintains compliance.
