Controller

RCS Empowers • Town of Sheboygan, WI

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About The Position

The Controller directs the organization’s financial activities under the direction of the President and CEO. The role prepares financial analyses to guide management decisions and handles financial and compliance responsibilities in a direct, actively engaged environment. The Controller oversees accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, internal processes, accounting staff, grant and contract reporting, and the annual financial audit.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent in Accounting.
• At least two years of experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and practices for accounting functions, including cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, credit policies, billing, general ledger, payroll, cash receipts, banking, and fixed-asset accounting.
• Assist in planning and establishing the agency’s economic goals and objectives.
• Prepare reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position, including income and expenses based on past, present, and expected operations, as well as reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial record retention.
• Prepare departmental and agency-wide budgets and monitor compliance throughout the year.
• Determine asset depreciation rates and advise management about operational adjustments related to applicable tax revisions.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Collect data on inspection results, scrap material, workers’ compensation incidents, and related matters.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff and assign responsibilities within the accounting department.
• Maintain the accounting system and recommend improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Prepare additional financial information and analysis for the President and Board of Directors.
• Support grant and contract reporting by maintaining accurate financial records and monitoring restricted funds.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Perform other duties as directed by the President and CEO.

What This Job Offers

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