Controller

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Responsible for managing all finance, accounting, and reporting
activities of the organization. This includes overseeing the accounting operations, financial
reporting, budgeting, auditing, and completion of annual tax forms.

SALARY RANGE $ 110k - $120k

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs, supervises, and reviews work product of the finance and accounting staff
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring accurate and timely
recording of transactions, and compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and
regulatory requirements.
Reviews and makes recommendations to ensure identification and proper
classification of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program
budgets and expenditures.
Advises on complex accounting issues and proposed adjustments.
Ensures system vendors are held to account on fully functional systems, including
ensuring that department leaders take the lead on their department’s systems needs
Responsible for annual budget preparation and projections
Responsible for quarterly and year-end financial statements
Responsible for audit preparation and making operational adjustments based on audit
results
Responsible for tax compliance reporting requirements that occur throughout the year
(Form 990’s, etc.).
Responsible for financial reporting of Government Grants, including:
o Periodic internal status reports
o Periodic external reporting to appropriate government agencies
o Follow-up with agencies to ensure prompt payment
o Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program
budgets throughout the grant/fund period
Executes special projects and other related functions as directed.

Advises on reporting requirements and audit requests including ensuring the staff are
on task to meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Excellent communication skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
Excellent management and supervisory skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Mastery of accounting and tax preparation
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with relevant software of the
organization, Sage Intacct, and strong ability to multitask.
Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant work experience

To Apply: Preferred method to apply is online 

Cover letters must be sent with resume.
GREATER JAMAICA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER