The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Job Announcement
Title: Controller
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Dept.: Finance
Reports
to: Chief Financial Officer
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:
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Supervise
staff and direct day-to-day operations for all standard accounting functions:
GL, AR, AP, cash, payroll, fixed assets, cost & financial systems.
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Direct
accounting for pension, insurance, government reporting & tax reporting.
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Oversee
chart of accounts, reconciliations, coding & classification.
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Coordinate
/ support detailed budget and forecasts.
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Oversee
part costing, inventory costing, physical inventories, labor & overhead
preparation.
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Troubleshoot
/ liaison with departments, external audits and government agencies.
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Develop,
implement and maintain effective procedures and internal controls ensuring
compliance to accounting, regulatory and SOX requirements.
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Research,
document and apply appropriate accounting and compliance to GAAP.
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Manage
or support investment accounting, freight analyses and allocations.
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Prepare
/ support Board presentations, fill in for CFO when necessary.
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Complete
other projects as assigned.
Requirements:
á Four (4) year degree in Accounting or equivalent
experience.
á CPA required (inactive must have demonstrated knowledge /
ability to apply current GAAP).
á Previous Controller and 10+ years of financial / management
supervisory experience in organization with at least $20m budget.
á Strong tax skills and experience in manufacturing
accounting preferred.
á 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.
á Detail-oriented, strong analytical approach to problem
solving and a proactive, positive attitude.
á Demonstrated leadership - strong people skills, able to
bring people together, meet deadlines and work successfully in a collaborative
team.
á Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to
explain financials in clear / concise manner. Previous experience in presentations to management desired.
á Strong Excel, Microsoft Office and financial systems
skills. Experience with JD
Edwards, report-writer or query software preferred.
Equal
Opportunity Employer M/F
Please
send application materials to jobs@seattlelh.org
or to:
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone: (206)
436-2160
Fax: (206)
436-2244
TTY: (206)
324-1388
To
download an application and for more information about employment at the
Lighthouse visit our website: http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/job_postings/how_to_apply.html