Controller

The Controller will oversee the financial operations of the client, supervising key positions within the accounting department, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accountant, Payroll Administrator, and Rep Payee Manager. This role is responsible for managing the agency's accounts, general ledger, and budgets, as well as directing financial activities across multiple cost centers using double-entry accrual accounting. The Controller will also handle month-end processing, balance sheet account analysis, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.

Key responsibilities include controlling ledgers, billings, disbursements, audits, and payroll, as well as preparing financial reports that summarize and forecast business activity. The Controller will develop fiscal guidelines, advise on technical accounting matters, and serve as the primary backup for various accounting functions as needed. Additional duties involve representing the fiscal function at meetings and conferences, coordinating audit activities with independent auditors, and overseeing the financial reconciliation and reporting of employee benefit programs, including retirement plan audits and compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements. This position requires direct supervision of accounting staff, including responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and addressing workplace issues in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Candidates are expected to have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, along with significant experience in accounting or financial controlling. The Controller will support the client's compliance program and ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.