Controller : Massachusetts

Controller

Based in Quincy, MA
 

The position of Controller is currently available.  Please notify Human Resources in writing if you are interested in applying for this opportunity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Controller   

DIVISION: Finance & Accounting

DESIGNATION: Non-Unit

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: The Controller is responsible for the administration, development and operation of effective and accurate financial reporting, accounting systems, practices, controls and procedures.

REPORTS TO: Director, Finance and Accounting

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages day-to-day divisional financial accounting activity.
• Recommends budgetary policies and practices and participates in formulating projected budgets.
• Reviews actual performance against budget, researches variances, and recommends adjustments.
• Prepares and reviews capital budgets and expense budgets.
• Supervises maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and preparation of billing invoices.
• Reviews and approves journal entries and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manages payroll function in accordance with provisions in union contracts and non-unit agreements. 
• Supervises special programs as assigned.
• Implements Association policies and personnel procedures, including hiring, daily supervision, performance evaluation and employment related actions for direct reports.
• Advises and assists local associations on financial and tax matters.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages day-to-day financial accounting activities, including payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting and internal control processes.
• Manages financial reporting for parent and subsidiary companies, including consolidated reporting.
• Manages the preparation of audit requests and data for the annual financial audit.
• Recommends budgetary policies and practices.
• Manages the annual budget preparation process.
• Reviews actual performance against budget, researches variances, and recommends adjustments.
• Prepares and reviews capital budgets and expense budgets.
• Manages the proper reimbursement of expenses in accordance with union contracts and non-unit agreements. 
• Manages the maintenance of the automated expense reporting system. 
• Manages the calculation and monitoring of financial ratios and projections. 
• Manages the maintenance of the general ledger and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Manages the preparation of billing invoices. 
• Supervises special programs such as the local office support program, as assigned.
• Implements Association policies and personnel procedures, including hiring, daily supervision, performance evaluation and employment related actions.
• Coordinates and schedules year end activities with outside auditors.
• Manages proper accounting for fixed assets.
• Recommends and manages changes in automated financial systems.
• Participates in the development of Association accounting policy and administers approved accounting procedures.
• Assists department heads in the preparation and administration of their operating budgets.
• Coordinates the preparation of expense allocations used in the agency fee calculation.
• Manages the annual taxable meals and mileage calculation for inclusion in w-2’s.
• Conducts special accounting studies and analyses, cash flow, cost analysis and prepares reports.
• Advises and assists MTA local associations on financial and tax matters. 
• Maintains MTA’s IRS group exemption listing. 
• Prepares or coordinates preparation of MTA and related entities federal and state tax filings.
• Manages the preparation of required outside financial reporting, such as the 150E filing with the MA Division of Labor Relations. 
• Serves as Director in the Director’s absence.
• Serves as staff consultant to committees and groups as requested.
• Carries out responsibilities with a positive, cooperative spirit.
• Develops internal auditing procedures and assures compliance.
• Manages and supervises direct reports in a positive manner, provides feedback on a regular basis, assures staff development and training, provides motivation to employees to enhance job performance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, MBA or CPA beneficial.
• 5 years experience in managing a financial accounting operation.
• 5 years financial accounting experience, including financial reporting, audit, financial analysis, budget and expense reporting and payroll.
• Experience in managing and coordinating budget preparation.
• Cash and investment management experience.
• Travel required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, database, automated general ledger products and report writer software.
• Overtime required.
• Willingness to work as a team member in a fast-paced financial environment.
• Possess and maintain a positive problem solving, cooperative attitude.
• Possess a strong work ethic. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

MTA Human Resources
2 Heritage Drive, 8th Floor
Quincy, MA  02171
FAX:  617-570-4961

Email:jobs@massteacher.org

The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value our diverse workforce and welcome applications
from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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