This position is responsible for the direction, control, coordination, and reporting of all accounting activities. This responsibility includes monthly financial statement reporting and working with the external auditor to ensure successful completion of the annual audited financial statements. Direct, coordinate and supervise, directly or indirectly, all accounting office functions and personnel which includes payroll, accounts payable, cash accounting, cost, fixed assets, travel, general accounting and customer service data interfacing to the general ledger.

Ensure financial policies are established and enforced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Formulate and update Accounting Department policies and procedures. Effectively communicate policy changes throughout the organization in a manner that is understandable to non-accountants. • Write, interpret, and apply internal policies and procedures, external laws, regulations and/or contracts for the accounting operation. • Keep informed of changes in the accounting field including Governmental Accounting Board Pronouncements, Statements, and Implementation Guides.

• Ensure all established schedules/deadlines are met including frequent staff meetings. • Responsible for the investment of CWS funds and initiating the transfers of money between accounts. • Determine short and long-range objectives for the Accounting Department. Ensure they are consistent with the organization’s objectives. • Develop an annual budget for efficient operation of the department. • Coordinate and direct the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, financial analyses and general ledger reconciliations. Review the financial statements for accuracy.