Controller

New Jersey Institute For Disabilities•Edison, NJ

36d

About The Position

Controller Great Opportunity…Great Benefits Great Company to work for! NJID…Partners for Life! Come join our team! New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) offers specialized programs and support throughout New Jersey for infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. With a dedicated staff of more than 500 employees, in 41 program sites throughout the state, NJID is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. Each year, more than 1,500 infants, children, and adults with disabilities, and their families, are supported by NJID's unique continuum of services. NJID has an immediate opening for a Controller with expertise across all aspects of accounting and financial operations. Reporting to the President and Executive Director, the controller is accountable for the organization's financial strategy to improve overall economic health and for maintaining full compliance with all applicable regulations. As the Controller, you will provide a wide range of support, including:

Requirements

Master's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field from an accredited institution or
A standard school business administrator's certificate issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-12.7, or a CPA certificate or
Bachelor's degree with a valid NJ CPA License
Superior communication and Excel skills required, with general knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Direct, control, coordinate, and plan the work activities of the Financial Services department & staff.
Monitor the organization's funding and cash flow projections.
Oversee budgeting and budget execution; monitor progress and present operational metrics internally and externally.
Pension plan and 403b maintenance.
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Financial Statement Production.
Ensure financial systems and controls are in place.
Heavy emphasis on detailed payroll and benefits processing, reconciliation work, and reporting & coordinating with Human Resources.
Develop/review all accounting policies & procedures & agency computerization & automation needs.
Develop implementation strategies for finance & operations in a rapidly changing funding environment.
Manage all internal and external financial and regulatory audit activities.
Responsible for final oversight of general ledger, budgeting, and tax reporting, combined with multiple external reporting requirements.
Reports directly to the President with monthly financial analysis and presents directly to the Board of Directors.