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