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Job Description
Job description
Substantially sized organization seeks experienced Controller to manage various departmental staff and to oversee as well as perform the following objectives.
- Prepares reports that summarize and forecasts business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
- Manages preparation of departmental budgets under the Director of Finance.
- Ensures the quality, accuracy, and security of all financial and statistical information.
- Manages all payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid assets, purchasing, and accounts receivable functions.
- Manages a monthly accounting close process and prepares monthly internal financial statements.
- Prepares annual comprehensive financial reports and all accompanying schedules and notes.
- Prepares monthly cash transfers.
- Maintains the Fed Wire, ACH, and other electronic fund systems.
- Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
- Arranges for audits of company accounts, coordinates with the efforts of external auditors, and develops and implements audit procedures.
- Prepares reports required by both state and federal regulatory agencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises 10+ employees within four departments.
- Interviews and trains all employees; responsible for performance, counseling and rewards,
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's Degree preferred.
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- 2+ years supervisory experience in accounting.
- Command of various software applications and Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced modeling in Excel and Access.
- Knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting in a public entity, municipal or governmental preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- 2+ years supervisory
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Financial accounting: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, ME 04101
Work Location: In person
Meet Your Recruiter
Deb Jabine
Vice President & Senior Recruiter
Fifteen years ago, Deborah learned that exceptional recruiting isn't about the quantity of candidates presented—it's about the quality of matches made through meticulous assessment and genuine partnership. With her CPC certification and unwavering commitment to excellence, she's successfully delivered over 800 strategic hires while maintaining an impressive 92% client satisfaction rate across diverse industries. Rather than following the typical "headhunter" approach, she's built her practice around authentic client partnerships. Deborah's thorough methodology includes meeting every candidate face-to-face and conducting comprehensive assessments, a method that has reduced clients' average hiring cycles by 35% while dramatically increasing new hire quality and retention.
Her diverse industry experience spans law, financial services, and beyond, but she's particularly effective in legal and accounting sectors where her background provides invaluable insight into firm dynamics and technical hiring requirements. What drives her exceptional client service is a genuine investment in long-term success, treating every search as a strategic partnership rather than a simple transaction. When she's not delivering perfect-fit candidates, you'll find this dedicated professional hitting Maine's running trails with the same persistence and endurance she brings to finding your ideal hire. Deborah spends her free time enjoying her family and a coastal lifestyle, which includes swimming in the ocean from April to October!
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