Controller jobs in Fairfield, CA

If you enjoy managing and reconciling the accuracy of accounts this may be the ideal job for you! We are hiring a Controller who wants to make a real difference in our community!

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Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Safeguards assets and assures accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments
• Manages the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, and cost accounting
• Coordinates with Financial Analyst to ensure accuracy of general ledgers.
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintains internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and financial statements
• Consistently reviews financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensures that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period
• Reviews monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reviews accounts payable documentation for accuracy and authorization; release for payment
• Reviews biweekly payroll including payroll register, timesheets, new hires & payroll changes
• Oversees reconciliation of all bank accounts
• Provides oversight for general ledger functions and month-end close process
• Reviews general ledgers, monthly, for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with monthly financial reporting, including timely preparation and distribution of reports
• Assures accurate and timely payroll in compliance with State and Federal wage and hour laws
• Recommends process improvements to increase efficiency and controls in accordance with GAAP
• Ensures proper accounting for fixed asset purchases
• Assists the CFO in reviewing the tax returns

Experience and Education

• Relevant bachelor’s degree required
• MBA or CPA preferred
• Three to five years relevant experience required
• Proficiency with computerized accounting and payroll systems and PC spreadsheets

Benefits

• Certified as a “Great Place to Work”
• 21 days of PTO; 6 paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Account and up to $2,000 company matching
• Medical, Vision, and dental; some plans qualify for a Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Group & Voluntary Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Come join our team and make a real difference when you go to work!

Job Type: Full-time