OMJCC-Controller - OMJCC
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Controller for a non-profit organization.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for oversight of all
accounting and reporting activities including the ongoing development and monitoring of control
systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results and analysis. The
Controller monitors, supervises and evaluates all daily accounting activities and collects, analyzes,
verifies and reports a myriad of financial information. Providing leadership to the accounting team,
the Controller also works closely with senior level executives and departmental leadership and
teams throughout the organization.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Supervises the accounting team and manages all functions of the accounting department
including: general accounting and reporting, accounts receivable, revenue recognition and
deposits, cash management, accounts payable and payroll
• Directs the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of
financial information, including preparation of financial statements
• With the CFO, establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems,
procedures, and policies to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Directs all preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets,
planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to
management.
• Manages all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems according to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Maintains strong internal controls and safeguards to protect company assets. Examines
accounting records to assess accuracy.
• Oversees all financial, project/program and grants accounting. Ensure that expenditures are
consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period
• Recruits, hires, supervises and identifies & offers appropriate training & development for staff
• Prepares financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundations
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with department staff
• Develops performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Documents accounting and financial standard operating procedures and processes
Other Job Responsibilities
• Identifies challenges and gaps across accounting and financial systems, technology, process and people and recommends opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and scalability
• Assists CFO in analyzing financial data and presenting financial reports to CEO and Board in an
accurate and timely manner
• Assists CFO with internal and external audit of financial processes and statements
• Supports CFO and Core/Service area leadership in developing the agency annual budget, and
budgets for various funding opportunities and special projects
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities of the program/agency
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of agency
information and adherence to confidentiality policies & upholds the service philosophy
• Comply with policies and procedures governing the department and agency and consults with
appropriate administrative staff regarding issues posing potential risk
• Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and other programs and departments within
the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of the agency
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple prioriti
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for oversight of all
accounting and reporting activities including the ongoing development and monitoring of control
systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results and analysis. The
Controller monitors, supervises and evaluates all daily accounting activities and collects, analyzes,
verifies and reports a myriad of financial information. Providing leadership to the accounting team,
the Controller also works closely with senior level executives and departmental leadership and
teams throughout the organization.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Supervises the accounting team and manages all functions of the accounting department
including: general accounting and reporting, accounts receivable, revenue recognition and
deposits, cash management, accounts payable and payroll
• Directs the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of
financial information, including preparation of financial statements
• With the CFO, establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems,
procedures, and policies to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Directs all preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets,
planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to
management.
• Manages all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems according to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Maintains strong internal controls and safeguards to protect company assets. Examines
accounting records to assess accuracy.
• Oversees all financial, project/program and grants accounting. Ensure that expenditures are
consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period
• Recruits, hires, supervises and identifies & offers appropriate training & development for staff
• Prepares financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundations
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with department staff
• Develops performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Documents accounting and financial standard operating procedures and processes
Other Job Responsibilities
• Identifies challenges and gaps across accounting and financial systems, technology, process and people and recommends opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and scalability
• Assists CFO in analyzing financial data and presenting financial reports to CEO and Board in an
accurate and timely manner
• Assists CFO with internal and external audit of financial processes and statements
• Supports CFO and Core/Service area leadership in developing the agency annual budget, and
budgets for various funding opportunities and special projects
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities of the program/agency
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of agency
information and adherence to confidentiality policies & upholds the service philosophy
• Comply with policies and procedures governing the department and agency and consults with
appropriate administrative staff regarding issues posing potential risk
• Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and other programs and departments within
the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of the agency
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple prioriti
Source : OMJCC
