Controller

at  Cedar Memorial

Description:
The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, quarterly financial statements and analysis.
• Reports to and works closely with the CFO.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees and prepares documentation for trust activities sufficient to comply with state regulations.
• Responsible for the production of accurate, timely financial statements including line of business.
• Provides quarterly financial analysis including each line of business.
• Oversee and prepare workpapers and reconciliations to support financial reports.
• Oversee revenue and expense allocations to support line of business reporting.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Responsible for monthly sales tax returns.
• Understand accounting implications in industry specific software and integration into accounting software.
• Oversees preparation of income tax workpapers.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Reports to and works closely with the CFO.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with sounds organizational skills.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities but also be deadline oriented.
• Willingness to be a part of a team performing whatever duties are necessary to complete the task at hand.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Walking
• Keyboarding
• Hearing
• Standing
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, quarterly financial statements and analysis.
• Reports to and works closely with the CFO

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees and prepares documentation for trust activities sufficient to comply with state regulations.
• Responsible for the production of accurate, timely financial statements including line of business.
• Provides quarterly financial analysis including each line of business.
• Oversee and prepare workpapers and reconciliations to support financial reports.
• Oversee revenue and expense allocations to support line of business reporting.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Responsible for monthly sales tax returns.
• Understand accounting implications in industry specific software and integration into accounting software.
• Oversees preparation of income tax workpapers.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Reports to and works closely with the CFO