Controller
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Annual Certified Audit
Coordinate, prepare and review schedules for auditors
Program Trial Balance
Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR)
Prepare CFR utilizing NYS DOH software
Cost and allocate by site and program
Salaries
Detailed Fringes
Independent Contractors
Program and Agency Administration
OTPS Schedules
CFR must tie out to Audited Financial Statements
CFR is sent to:
State Education Department
OPWDD
Department of Health
Local DDSO
Suffolk County
AHCF-1 Cost Report (Computerized)
Prepare for the Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Calculate threshold units from MedPlus System (Clinic Billing System)
Broken down by service provided (PT, OT, Speech, etc.)
Costed and allocated
Salaries
Fringes (detail)
OTPS
Independent Contractors
Program and Agency Administration
Facility
Must tie out to Certified Financial Statements
Sent to Department of Health
OMB-133
Audit for Federal Education Grants
Auditor reviews contracts, final expenditure reports
Controller must interface two calendar years to cover the fiscal year request
Federal Education Grant
Budget is due June 30th for the next fiscal year
Prepare budget with Principal based on dollar amount of Grants which is “based upon” the number of students in the Pre-School and School Age Programs as of December 1st of the preceding year.
Annual final expenditure report is due 90 days (Sept 30th) after fiscal year end (6/30)
Vocational Rehab
Suffolk County Contract
Controller monitors the expenditures and open positions
Supervises the preparation of the Budget Modification with Assistant Controller and Program Director and Reimbursement Accountant
Compiled by October 30th
Final claims and expenditures – monitor for maximum reimbursement
Issabelle Trivigno will call to see if there are any financial changes with the Voc Rehab program; such as additional revenue or contracts or terminated positions
CBR (Consolidated Budget Report)
Full Agency – due in May
VESID Contracts
Prepare budgets with Program Director - Annually
Prepare quarterly expenditure reports based on actual performance prepared by Program Director
Voucher is prepared and submitted to VESID for payment
Final Expenditure Reports due 90 days after close of contract
OPWDD Contracts
Same as “VESID Contracts” above
Respite
Prepare budget with Director of Home Services and Quality Assurance (calendar year – 1/1 – 12/31)
Same as “VESID Contracts” above
Submit to OPWDD
Final expenditure report is due by 8/30
Monitor actual to budget to see if additional services can be rendered – want to ensure maximization of contract
Rate of Review of OPWDD Programs
ICF Rates
Based upon 1994 year with a trend factor
Property component is passed through from the prior year’s CFR
Rate appeals, if any, should be passed through and trended
Recoup – State Paid Items
Assessment Tax (.6%) – 2.4% added to rate, 3% recouped
PPA (Prior Property Approval) must be submitted and approved by DDSO
Day Treatment Rates
Modified by DDP scores
Modified by Rent and Utilities, Salary enhancements (Provider – Property Paid and State Paid are passed through)
Recoups for bonding
OMRDD Certification of 621 Clients
Approximately for Consumers
Performed annually
Social Worker meets with family and prepares the Financial Disclosure Forms
This is reviewed with the Controller and the Controller submits the Financial Assets of the consumer held by the Agency (Personal Ledger & Burial Funds).
Social Worker then takes over Revenue Reimbursement – Consumers are re-certified for one year (every June)
Assist with Annual Agency budget
Grant reporting
Quarterly Functions
CQR for Suffolk County
All Programs are summarized
Cash Basis
Due 15 days after the close of the quarter
Need units for all Programs of service (taken from the LS-2)
Review Payroll Tax Returns
Payroll Accountant prepares quarterly returns
Controller reviews before submission
Client Ledger Sheets
A/P Supervisor disburses the funds and maintains receipts for returns and disbursements
Returns are deposited into Individual’s Bank Account
Expenditures are reviewed by Controller
Ledger sheets are reviewed quarterly by accounting department staff
Controller ensures that quarterly reviews are being performed
Accounts Receivable and Account Payable Aging
Reviewed by Controller and Chief Financial Officer
Monthly Functions
Financial Statements
Review computerized financial statements from Great Plains G/L System. Make necessary adjustments to Revenue and Expenditures
Allocate AOH & Fringe Benefits to each program
Financial Statement package keypunched by Financial Systems Analyst and given to CFO for review
Detailed Fund Raising Schedule prepared
A/P Reconciliation Prepared
Prior Month balance and purchases less disbursements equals ending balance
Review at least one Payroll Register before distribution
Schedule A/P Payments with A/P Supervisor
Review Bank Reconciliation’s for Operating and Payroll Accounts
Monitor Cash Flow to be able to schedule A/P payments
Review Journal Entries which are prepared by Assistant Controller, Staff Accountant
Prepare schedule for monthly closing which is distributed to Accounting Department
Approve checks for payments and review supporting documentation
Wires and accounts transfers
Follow up with Debit card issues as needed
Review SSI accounts as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum 4 years related experience in a mid to large size organization
Knowledge of (GAAP) general accounting principles and practices.
Strong Computer literacy with intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Internet search ability. Must have knowledge and experience with V-lookups and pivot tables.
Excellent organizational/communication skills are essential.
Ability to multitask and meet all deadlines.
Self-starter with strong work ethic and can do attitude.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid clean NYS Driver's License