Controller
Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield, ME
We’re seeking an experienced controller. The ideal candidate will have experience as
an accountant in school finance. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst,
this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The
controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports for senior managers to help
improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.
Objectives of this role
Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating,
analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to
current economic landscape
Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
Responsibilities
Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and
organizational budgets and actual expenditures
Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks,
budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and
annual basis
Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all
programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining
knowledgeable of proposed legislation
Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets,
policies, procedures, and workflows
Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an
environment of trust and productivity
Required skills and qualifications
Ten or more years of professional accounting experience
Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance
reporting
Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
Preferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance
manager
Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA
(chartered accountant)