Controller Position Available In Bennington, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1273263For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtfulcare to individuals and families in our community through programs,services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positionssuch as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers,psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud tobe part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies thatprovide mental health, substance use disorder, anddevelopmental-disability services and supports in every county inVermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making adifference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.

• UCS Offers Generous Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.
• We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen ourorganization and enhance the services we provide.

Therefore, it is ourgoal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where ouremployees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within ourorganization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent,assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

• Qualifications

• OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

• The Controller assists with the oversight of all accounting functionsand financial planning working directly with the Accounting Manager,Director of Finance, and Senior Management teams.
• MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• •GENERAL

ACCOUNTING

:

• The ControllerAssist with the oversight of allaccounting functions led by the Accounting Manager.

Full understandingof the accounting functions of United Community Services, UnitedCounseling Service, United Childrens Services and United CommunityProperties and ability to review, analyze and verify the accuracy offinancial statements and documents. Monthly review and analysis offinancial statements including monitoring and auditing for accuracy andmaking recommendations to the Director of Finance for improvements,efficiency, and adherence to fiscal regulations. Assists with variousaudits including the yearly financial audit for all 4 corporations.

Oversee functions of the Accounting Manager in absence of thisposition.

• FISCAL

CONTROL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• In cooperation with managerialstaff, the Controller assists the Director of Finance with preparationand supervision of agency budgets and financial reporting for UnitedCommunity Services, United Counseling Service, United Childrens Servicesand United Community Properties and helps develop objectives, policies,and program procedures for these activities.

Participates in planningfor program/cost center/agency as requested by the Director of Finance.

Helps monitor continuing activities of the program or cost centeradjusting as necessary, performing budget variance analysis to assurecost containment. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, helpsplan and develop financial resources. Provides reports for seniormanagement or Finance Committee of the Board. Oversee the functions ofthe Director of Finance in the absence of this position.

• MULTI-CORPORATE

OPERATIONS

• Helps formulate, revise, and maintainfinanc al policies and procedures for all 4 corporations to assureadherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well asadherence to Federal and State regulations.

Advises the Director ofFinance of actions and potential risks. Plans, participates in, andadvises the Director of Finance on special projects as requestedincluding presentations to the Finance Committee of the Board.

• SUPERVISION
• Directly supervises the A/R Coordinators (First, Third,and Medicaid) and Managed Care Coordinator and helps hire, train,develop and evaluate staff effectively including shared strategicplanning to increase innovations and ensure compliance. Completes anddocuments supervision as required by the agency.
• SPECIAL

PROJECTS

• Under the direction of the Director of Finance, theController reviews, participates in committees, plans, recommends to theDirector of Finance, and implements various projects ensuring fiscalintegrity between accounting and programming.

• REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in accounting is required, and a