Controller

Easterseals•Fort Wayne, IN

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller position is a full-time role located in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. The role involves overseeing various accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, reconciliations, financial statements, leases, and fixed assets. The Controller will also be responsible for supervising fiscal staff, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and adhering to accounting principles and regulations. This position offers flexible and traditional work schedules, with potential for a three-day work week including one weekend day, along with full-time benefits.

Requirements

Comprehend accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to organize and schedule individual and supervised employee workloads to ensure all functions is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in all oral and written correspondence.
Comprehend basic computer functions, working knowledge of spreadsheet software.
Present a professional attitude and demeanor in dress, appearance, communication skills, language, and other tangible or intangible factors to other staff and to the general public.
Ability to perform the following: repetitive motions, fingering, reasoning, analyzing, problem solving, reaching, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations.
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, and reporting).
Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and accounting software.
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in business with a specialization in accounting required.
Have a minimum of two years of accounting related job experience required.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in Non-Profit accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of all non-manufacturing invoicing.
Oversee the posting/reconciliation of all invoicing/receipt’s activity.
Analyze all accounts receivable accounts and become involved with past due collections.
Oversee preparation of non-departmental check request forms.
Oversee preparation of manual checks and the supporting documentation.
Oversee the posting/reconciliation of payables activity.
Oversee the deposits into the appropriate bank accounts.
Oversee cash posting/reconciliation.
Oversee preparation of staff and client payroll.
Oversee payroll and tax deposits to bank.
Oversee proper distributions of payroll checks and vouchers to staff.
Oversee postings/reconciliation of payroll activity.
Oversee preparation of tax filings (941 quarterly reports, W-2’s and 1099’s).
Oversee preparation of contract balance reports, group home and Community Living audits, cash reconciliations, miscellaneous payroll tracking reports.
Reconcile or proof the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
Make or oversee month-end manual journal entries.
Oversee the preparation of the monthly and yearly financial statements.
Work with Chief Financial Officer and the independent CPA firm for year-end journal entries.
Prepare monthly/yearly Cash Flow Statements/Projections and Summarized Financial Statements and Covenant Reports.
Prepare financial reports or forms as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies.
Oversee financial analysis of purchase or lease options for capital additions, including cash flow impact.
Prepare year-end schedules for audit.
Coordinate the entire vehicle lease process all required internal documentations.
Oversee reconciliation of fixed assets and related expense.
Oversee yearly fixed asset inventories.
Employ qualified individuals in the positions directly supervised and approve employment of qualified individuals to fill the positions in the Fiscal department as specified in the Authorized Staffing Level Schedule.
Train Fiscal Department personnel.
Perform probationary and annual performance appraisals.
Develop and monitor individual staff training plans.
Recommend merit increases, promotions, salary classification changes, etc.
Suspend and discharge individuals when warranted.
Work with IT Director regarding any changes in hardware and/or software.
Monitor daily cash flow and work with the Chief Financial Officer in transferring cash, maintain a daily cash log.
Oversee the preparation of financial reports or forms as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies including property tax returns, property tax exemptions, fuel tax returns, sales and use tax returns, etc.
Operate appropriate computer hardware and software.
Prepare/oversee the preparation of audit information as required by Federal and State agencies – i.e., Medicaid, CARF. Ect. Oversee the audit when these agencies are present.
Assume responsibility for the safety of the persons served and personnel under their supervision.
Maintain all information in a highly confidential manner.
Assist Chief Financial Officer in financial statement analysis and special projects.
Work with other departmental staff in their fiscally related functions.
Work with contractors, vendors, or customers in their fiscally related functions.
Attend seminars, promotions, public-relations events, or other meetings prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer.