Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Location: Los Angeles POSITION SUMMARY The Controller assists the Director of Finance in managing the business affairs of the agency as it relates to the Fiscal Department’s responsibilities and obligations. The Controller is primarily responsible for overseeing and directing the day-to-day operations of the fiscal department including all fiscal staff and the execution of their daily duties, payroll processing and reporting functions. He/she manages subordinate staff in the performance of all accounting related activities. He/she is also responsible for the maintenance of all accounting systems including excel spreadsheet applications and electronic folders, policies & procedures, compiling, analyzing and reporting accounting information to executive management and external third parties. The Controller, at the direction of the Director of Finance, may act as the primary liaison with outside auditors and government agencies involving contractual issues. The Controller manages the monthly financial closing process. He or she will perform a wide array of tasks in support of the Director of Finance involving difficult, sensitive, and confidential information requiring a high degree of independent judgment, accounting and financial technical skills, and strong familiarity with costing principles, cost reporting, and thorough knowledge of agency wide policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS POSITION PREFERENCES WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment: Physical demands: Mental demands: PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following: INDIAN PREFERENCE United American Indian Involvement, Inc. has an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. According to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position. Other qualified candidates will be considered after all qualified candidates entitled to this preference have been adequately considered. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY United American Indian Involvement, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reports to (title): Director of Finance
Department: Fiscal Department
Supervises: Payroll Specialist, A/P Clerk, Accountants, and Outside Consultants
Working title: Controller
Classification: Exempt
Hourly Range: $69,000 - $90,000 DOE/DOQ
Status: Regular
Hours/Week: 40+ hours/week
Type of Position: Full-time
Revised Date: December 2020
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the primary functions of this job successfully.
There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.