Controller

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

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Title:  Controller

Location: Seattle, Washington

Dept.:  Finance

Reports to: CFO

Hours:  Full Time M/F

Summary:

Manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting, as well as related systems and functions, for manufacturing plants and retail operations.  This position will ensure the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of financial data.

Responsibilities:

Supervise staff and direct day-to-day operations for all standard accounting functions: GL, AR, AP, cash, payroll, fixed assets, cost & financial systems.

Direct accounting for pension, insurance, government reporting & tax reporting.

Oversee chart of accounts, reconciliations, coding & classification.

Coordinate / support detailed budget and forecasts.

Oversee part costing, inventory costing, physical inventories, labor & overhead preparation.

Troubleshoot / liaison with departments, external audits and government agencies.

Develop, implement and maintain effective procedures and internal controls ensuring compliance to accounting, regulatory and SOX requirements.

Research, document and apply appropriate accounting and compliance to GAAP.

Manage or support investment accounting, freight analyses and allocations.

Prepare / support Board presentations, fill in for CFO when necessary.

Complete other projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Four (4) year degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

CPA required (inactive must have demonstrated knowledge / ability to apply current GAAP).

Previous Controller and 10+ years of financial / management supervisory experience in the day-to-day financial operations of an organization with at least $20m budget.  

Strong tax skills and experience in manufacturing and with nonprofit accounting preferred.

Able to evaluate GAAP and internal controls including identifying and resolving internal control weaknesses.  Able to apply GAAP accounting standards and requirements to processes and procedures.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical approach to problem solving, as well as a proactive, positive attitude required.

Ability to work successfully and effectively in a collaborative team required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain financial issues and results in clear and concise manner.  Previous experience in presentations to management desired.

Strong Excel and other Microsoft Office skills.  Experience with JE Edwards, other report-writer or query software preferred.  (E.g. Monarch, Crystal Reporting, Spreadsheet Server, query tools or business intelligence.)

Willingness to work a flexible schedule required.

Equal Opportunity Employer