Finance Controller

Description

Block Institute is looking for a top talented individual to join our family!!!! We are in search of a highly energetic and professional individual to join us in our quest for excellence!!! 

Summary:  Directs the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management.  The Controller is responsible for the company’s financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports.  The position includes supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary controls.

Essential Employees: All Block Institute Employees have been deemed Essential Employees by New York State.  As such, that means that if there are requirements for Essential Employees to show up to work during announced emergencies or times of crisis, all Block employees are among those mandated to do so.  (Subject to any other Executive Order to the contrary.)

The scope of an Essential Employees’ tasks during an emergency situation will vary from situation to situation, may include, but not be limited to:  physically showing up to a designated work site as instructed, even if other businesses are closed;  completion of all work where possible online, including documentation of services, evaluations, billing, etc.; attendance at Microsoft Team Meetings (or other online communication platforms) as invited; and completion of any assignments or training modules as instructed, and working remotely where possible.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

Use discretion and independent judgment involving the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of conduct. Their judgments may affect business operations or have a significant financial impact.

Has the authority to waive or deviate from established rules or policies, but will always keep open the lines of communication of such issues with their direct supervisor and or/upper administration, as this makes for best business practices.

Has the authority to hire or fire or have particular weight given to such recommendations. Able to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline, adjust employees’ grievances, assign duties and schedules, and responsibly direct employees listed.

Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department.  This individual recommends training requirements, has the duty to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives, and may recommend that personnel be hired or removed from the Department.

Maintains the company’s system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.

In coordination with the CFO, establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.

In coordination with the CFO, directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances.

Is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.

Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary.

Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.

The Controller has the final responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization.

Mandatory attendance at required in-service training, along with ability to absorb and demonstrate compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements is required for this position.

All Block Employees will be required to learn and master the use of any and all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency, on a program by program basis. 

Attendance/Punctuality:  is consistently at work and on time.  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervises all of the Financial Program’s employees, including:  Accountant(s), Payroll Administrator, and Accounts Payable and Receivable staff.

Competency:   To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Excellent Math and Analytical Skills

Ability to Work with Multiple Agency Administrators

Efficient Team Member

Problem Solving

Project Management

Good Communication Skills

Quality / Accuracy of Work

Ability to Meet Deadlines

Upholds Agency Policies, Procedures and Ethics

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Generally there are no specific work environment issues to deal with.

NOTE:  This job description may be amended without prior notice, and at the sole discretion of the Agency.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

BA/BS Degree in Accounting/Finance or related major

CPA certification preferred or 5 + year's experience

Experience in accounting and financial management

Excellent computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Essential job duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

Use discretion and independent judgment involving the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of conduct. Their judgments may affect business operations or have a significant financial impact.

Has the authority to waive or deviate from established rules or policies, but will always keep open the lines of communication of such issues with their direct supervisor and or/upper administration, as this makes for best business practices.

Has the authority to hire or fire or have particular weight given to such recommendations. Able to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline, adjust employees’ grievances, assign duties and schedules, and responsibly direct employees listed.

Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Accounting Department.  This individual recommends training requirements, has the duty to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives, and may recommend that personnel be hired or removed from the Department.

Maintains the company’s system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.

In coordination with the CFO, establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.

In coordination with the CFO, directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances.

Is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.

Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary.

Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.

Evaluates and recommends insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.

The Controller has the final responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization.

Mandatory attendance at required in service training, along with ability to absorb and demonstrate compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements is required for this position.

All Block Employees will be required to learn and master the use of any and all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency, on a program by program basis. 

Attendance/Punctuality:  is consistently at work and on time.  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervises all of the Financial Program’s employees, including:  Sr. & Jr. Accountant, Payroll Administrator, and Accounts Payable and Receivable staff.