Controller for Knollwood Cemetery Corp.

The Controller with Knollwood Cemetery Corp. (Knollwood) DBS Sharon and Knollwood Memorial Parks plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organization.  The Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.  E-mail résumé to [email protected].

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and execute financial planning/forecasting, budgeting, and cash management strategies to support organizational goals.
• Design and enforce internal control systems to protect the company’s assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or revenue enhancement.
• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly financial reports to provide insight into the company’s financial status.
• Oversee the reconciliation process for all balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate regularly with external accounting firms and prepare necessary information for annual reports and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and standards.
• Review and monitor the management of cemetery trust funds by the outside Trust Company to ensure proper handling.
• Perform other financial tasks as required to support the organization's objectives.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required plus at least 5 years’ experience
• Experience with a variety of accounting software is essential
• Experience with conversion of accounting software preferred

Competencies:

• Proficient computer skills- specifically Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented
• Able to meet regular deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Accountability – accepts responsibility for starting, controlling, and concluding job tasks and assignment

Personal Characteristics:

• High degree of personal integrity and confidentiality
• Self-motivated, flexible, creative and willing to get involved in detail
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, vendors, and key stakeholders

Physical Requirements: 

• This position typically is sedentary
• Must be able to ambulate around office and have manual dexterity
• Must be able to use a computer throughout the workday
• Must be able to bend and stretch
• Must be able to lift small boxes (<20#)

Work Environment: 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Knollwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy that encompasses race, creed, color, religion, alienage, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, and other protected characteristics. Our commitment to this policy extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment.  Knollwood also complies with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149/19b, which prohibits the use of lie detector tests as a condition of employment.