Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission and Values:

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a “Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

UCP of GA’s vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of GA offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for overseeing payroll, overseeing accounts payable processing for operations and client trust funds, month-end closing including reconciling balance sheet accounts/preparing financial statements and related schedules, supervision of staff performing AP/payroll duties, monitoring of representative payee status for consumers including resolving issues with the Social Security Administration, room/board calculations and transfers, weekly cash management, annual company-wide budget preparation, and periodic cash forecasting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and supervise payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses, financial reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Lead annual budget development and support strategic financial planning initiatives.

• Administer consumer trust funds and representative payee processes, including coordination with the Social Security Administration.

• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, Social Security, and other funding source requirements.

• Oversee 1099 processing and other regulatory reporting requirements.

• Provide leadership, training, and performance oversight for staff performing payroll and accounts pay-able functions.

• Collaborate with internal departments to support operational and financial objectives.

• Other Duties as Assigned

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Controller roles.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Experience with Sage, ADP, or similar accounting and payroll software preferred.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Must be able to work independently using experience-based problem solving.

SPECIAL LICENSES, REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION:

None.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

General information:

• All requirements of this position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the

associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the associate will possess abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is an at-will employer.