Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION: Controller CLASSIFICATION: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent in Accounting required plus at least two years of experience. Strong communication, organizational and computer skills. REPORTING SUPERVISOR: President & CEO GENERAL DUTIES: Under the direction of the President and CEO, the Controller directs the financial activities of the organization, prepares financial analyses operations for the guidance of management decisions, and all other financial and compliance responsibilities in a direct and actively engaged environment.

*Denotes essential job function. SPECIFIC DUTIES: *Establish and maintain policies, procedures and practices relating to the management of all accounting related functions including cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit policies, billing, general ledger, payroll, cash receipts, banking activities and fixed asset accounting.

*Assist in planning establishing economic goals and objectives for the agency. *Prepare reports, which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income and expenses based on past, present and expected operations and any other reports required by regulatory agencies. *Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial record retention.

*Prepare departmental and agency-wide budget; monitor compliance throughout the year. *Determine depreciation rates of assets and advise management on operational adjustments due to applicable tax revisions. *Manage the monthly and year-end closing processes and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

*Maintain inventory records. *Responsible for data collection of inspection results, scrap material, workers compensation incidents, etc. *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 any other 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 any other additional duties as directed by the President & CEO.

RCS Empowers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.