Financial Controller

Cogent Infotech - Austin, TX

Full-time - Manager

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring quality control of staff work, and managing various financial functions including reporting, planning, budgeting, and compliance with federal grants. This role requires strong leadership skills to coach and manage the accounting team while maintaining best practices in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and managerial reporting.
• Manage financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Conduct financial modeling and manage tax and audit processes.
• Handle cash management and banking operations.
• Review and approve journal entries and manage accruals and fixed assets.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and bank reports, including indirect cost rate calculations.
• Update and maintain accounting procedures and policies.
• Provide coaching and management of the accounting staff, including performance evaluations and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification.
• Ten years of accounting and supervisory experience.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.