Controller en Hoyleton Youth & Family Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY   

 Has responsibility for finance functions of the agency, including the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting and Auditing Standards (GAAS) Provides overall supervision, guidance and development of the Finance Team. Provides corporate leadership by maintaining and up to date knowledge of relevant business and technological trends. Develops and implements appropriate best practices for cash management, treasury, banking, financial reporting , reconciliation and budgeting. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees day-to-day financial operations. Provides direction and supervision to the Senior Accounting manager, Contracts and purchasing manager, payroll clerk and financial analyst, including completing timely performance appraisals. 
• Assures that the finance function complies with applicable standards. Implement and monitors control over cash disbursements and receipts.
•  Leads the development of the annual operating budget and the annual capital expenditure. 
•  Monitors the ongoing status of the organization’s finances, including monthly variances compared to the budget. Analyzes financial status and completes monthly financial cash flow projections. 
• Monitors and ensures a system of balance sheet reconciliations that is supported by appropriate documentation of accurate, and reasonable balances.
• Maintains a tracking system of all contracts to monitor financial liability, termination clauses, and expiration dates. Advises appropriate staff of pending expiration dates.
•  Maintains the agency financial policy manual, and recommends updates and changes as needed. Enforces proper internal controls. 
•  Ensure compliance with federal, state and local financial regulations. Oversee tax filings and coordinate with external auditors. Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard assets, 
•  Leads finance-related strategic initiatives and action plans. Assists in the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic plan.
•  Continually strive to improve departmental functions, create efficiencies, find solutions, and be visionary in the future of not-for-profit accounting technologies and trends.
•  Ensure Construction accounting completed according to rules and regulations and managing fixed assets

Requirements

SKILLS and ABILITIES

•  Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting system, and other accounting programs as necessary.
• Highly skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office programs.
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to compose professional written correspondence.
•  Ability to think on an analytical level and to interpret financial reporting
• Must possess mathematical skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and capacity to motivate and inspire staff at all levels of the organization
•  The ability to direct services in a manner that reflects an appreciation for the cultural background, heritage, and identity of clients.
•  Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the public, in giving and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of problems as they may arise.
•  Organizational and time management skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field is required, Masters-level preferred
• At least 5 years of financial management experience.
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS clearance 
• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and maintain proof of automobile insurance. 

CARE & TCI 

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed. 

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance. 

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees must:

• Pass  the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)

Monthly refresher opportunities are provided. Employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course. Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance