Controller

Company: United Counseling Services
Location: Bennington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Controller

Job Location: Bennington, VT

Education Level Bachelor Degree

Salary Range: $95,950.40 - $95,950.40 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Non-Credentialed Position

Description: Why Join UCS:For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference 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 our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization 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 functions and financial planning working directly with the Accounting Manager, Director of Finance, and Senior Management teams.
  
  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  GENERAL ACCOUNTING : The Controller Assist with the oversight of all accounting functions led by the Accounting Manager. Full understanding of the accounting functions of United Community Services, United Counseling Service, United Children's Services and United Community Properties and ability to review, analyze and verify the accuracy of financial statements and documents. Monthly review and analysis of financial statements including monitoring and auditing for accuracy and making recommendations to the Director of Finance for improvements, efficiency, and adherence to fiscal regulations. Assists with various audits including the yearly financial audit for all 4 corporations. Oversee functions of the Accounting Manager in absence of this position.
  
  FISCAL CONTROL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT In cooperation with managerial staff, the Controller assists the Director of Finance with preparation and supervision of agency budgets and financial reporting for United Community Services, United Counseling Service, United Children's Services and United Community Properties and helps develop objectives, policies, and program procedures for these activities. Participates in planning for program/cost center/agency as requested by the Director of Finance. Helps monitor continuing activities of the program or cost center adjusting as necessary, performing budget variance analysis to assure cost containment. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, helps plan and develop financial resources. Provides reports for senior management or Finance Committee of the Board. Oversee the functions of the Director of Finance in the absence of this position.
  
  MULTI-CORPORATE OPERATIONS Helps formulate, revise, and maintain financial policies and procedures for all 4 corporations to assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as well as adherence to Federal and State regulations. Advises the Director of Finance of actions and potential risks. Plans, participates in, and advises the Director of Finance on special projects as requested including 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 strategic planning to increase innovations and ensure compliance. Completes and documents supervision as required by the agency.
  
  SPECIAL PROJECTS Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Controller reviews, participates in committees, plans, recommends to the Director of Finance, and implements various projects ensuring fiscal integrity between accounting and programming.
  
  
  REQUIREMENTS:
  Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting is required, and a minimum of five years related experience in accounting or related field with extensive accounting training. Previous supervisory experience is essential. Computer skills including analytical review of data are required.
  
  
  
  
  
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