Controller (Information Technology)

Overview
Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. provides its CourseLeaf software to more than 450 of the nation's most academically complex colleges and universities to manage their academic catalogs, curriculum, section scheduling, registration, and syllabi management.

The Controller prepares and examines financial records of Leepfrog Technologies, Inc., ensuring their accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. They oversee the accounting operations of the finance department; provide guidance to and report directly to the CFO; and often work with an outside CPA firm to prepare financial statements and tax returns at the end of the year. The Controller prepares external financial statements and other internal financial reports for management and is a financial information source for managers and executives. Responsibilities also include tracking and reporting trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred. They will analyze and predict future revenues and expenses.

Duties

Work with managers and executives to develop an interactive budget to attain the financial goals of the organization.
Provide necessary information to managers and executives on the financial resources required to fund the short-term operational goals and the long-term strategy of the organization.
Provide financial information and analysis to executives and managers for proposed plans and alternatives.
Monitor departmental and organizational expenses and revenues in relation to the developed budget and communicate regularly or ad hoc the status of budgeted amounts.
Provide cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and benefits and costs studies as requested.
Examine financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Keep informed of any financial commitments made by the Company to ensure those commitments are satisfied. This may include, but is not limited to: leases, capital purchases, distributions, loans, and other financial endeavors considered.
Perform cost-benefit analyses of alternative financial methods.
Review expense plans of the departments while working with managers.
Analyze the cost savings for considered changes in operation and the increase in profits from a short-term and long-term prospective.
Analyze and recommend accounting software for future growth.
Develop and implement financial controls.
Direct the operation of the Accounting Department.
Provide accounting for all fixed assets.
Protect the organization's value by keeping information fully confidential.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.