Controller

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness • Houston, TX

39d

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain AVENUE 360’ general ledger. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller directs and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff to quickly and accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of AVENUE 360.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with non-profit accounting principles and procedures is required.
• Ability to develop and establish financial policies and procedures, work independently with little supervision, and effectively direct and supervise is required.
• Knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts and ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion is required.
• Must have knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration, personnel policies and procedures, and be able to use a personal computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to maintain detailed records, communicate effectively both written and verbally, and ability to work effectively under stressful conditions is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily accounting activities required to maintain AVENUE 360’ general ledger.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounting staff (including, but not limited to, cash reconciliations, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity, payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of revenue and expenses, etc.).
• Maintains organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions.
• Resolves complex accounting issues or assists other AVENUE 360 personnel in resolving financial issues.
• Reviews all vendor invoices for accuracy and approves for payment before sending on to the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Reviews general ledger monthly to ensure accuracy of posting.
• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, annual closing activities, and annual audit.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, and statements to understand the financial state of the business.
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment and react with discretion under varying conditions.
• LMA
• Prepares Internal/External Financial Reporting
• Audit and Tax Filing and Reporting
• AP/Purchasing and Procurement Oversight
• GAAP and Federal Grant Compliance Oversight
• Oversight of Grants and Accounting Internal Controls
• Payroll Processing Oversight
• Other tasks as assigned by the EVP, Finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager