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Aston Carter · 19 hours ago

Controller

Lorain, OH

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$50/hr - $55/hr

Aston Carter is a company that provides world-class corporate talent solutions, specializing in various professional fields including accounting and finance. They are seeking a highly skilled Controller to manage and oversee financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and vendor management, while providing strategic financial insights to the organization.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage budgets and resources effectively and efficiently, understanding the organization's financial position

Effectively manage vendors and outside service providers, setting expectations and holding them accountable

Assist the Director and other management staff in preparing specifications and bidding documents for all biddable purchases and sales

Review formal bids and make recommendations to the Director for major purchases

Prepare formal resolutions for Board of Trustees consideration and approval

Provide financial background information and participate in labor contract negotiations when necessary

Prepare the annual operating, capital, and special fund budgets in cooperation with the Director for Board approval and submission to taxing authorities

Establish or recommend fiscal objectives for the organization and administer its budget

Provide analysis of the current financial condition and report to the Board of Trustees monthly

Publish the organization's annual financial report

Assist the Director in preparing long-range financial projections

Prepare projections for salaries and fringe benefits

Establish and maintain the overall system of accounting, including internal accounting controls

Oversee the automated accounting system and liaise with accounting system hardware and software vendors

Receive and deposit all library funds in authorized depository accounts in accordance with regulations

Monitor all financial aspects of purchasing, receiving, supply, and equipment inventory operations

Supervise the organization's property, liability, and fiduciary insurance programs

Maintain inventory of fixed assets

Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through meetings, conferences, training seminars, and in-service training sessions

Attend annual continuing education as required by law

Invest funds in accordance with state statutes and organizational policies and maintain an investment ledger

Review accounting transactions and make necessary adjustments to financial records

Prepare annual certificates of estimated resources and appropriation documents for timely submission to the County Budget Commission

Prepare and submit annual budget and financial reports for local, state, and federal agencies as required by law

File all financial reports with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies as required by law

Provide information and supporting documentation to auditors during state audits

Follow and document all necessary procedures and laws when dealing with special projects such as tax levy and bond issue financing, capital projects, and grants

Qualification

Accounting backgroundFinancial reportingBudget developmentVendor managementGAAP knowledgeLocal government financeFinancial planningTax laws knowledgeProcurement proceduresInvestment managementAttention to detailTime management