Controller

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

Responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations of the company inclusive of maintaining and producing financial information and accounting tasks of company accounts and records.

Responsible for supervision of the accounting staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsible for the operation of all accounting systems and records, including, but not limited to, cash receipts, expenditures, investments, purchasing, inventory, assets, payroll.

Assists in the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems to ensure integrity of finances based on sound accounting procedures and controls. Keeps the CFO informed of issues and activities related to accounting systems.

Supervises payroll and accounts payable employees.

Assists in the preparation of the annual working Budget, Tax Levy, Budget and Appropriation Ordinance.

Meets mandated publication and filing dates for financial documents.

Prepares and executes appropriate bank transfers to meet expense and investment requirements and maintain and execute subsidiary records and system entries.

Reconciles bank accounts and verifies the bank balance with the general ledger.

Supervises all month-end and year-end accounting procedures including preparation and entry of journal entries for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Ledger computer systems.

Meets accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system.

Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements, investing excess funds.

Approves cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices, authorizing checks and wire transfers. Approves ledger entries by auditing transactions. Leads annual audit (and any other state audits) by providing information and answers to auditors.

Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.

Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.

Hard Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Systems

General Ledger

Budget Preparation

Tax Levy

Bank Reconciliation

Audit Management

Cash Flow Monitoring

Financial Security

Soft Skills

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.