Job Description Summary

The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Job Functions

1. Manage the accounting team and all aspects of the accounting function of the agency and affiliations. Establish and maintain the general ledger in a manner consistent with GAAP. Work closely with other staff to collect the financial data needed to produce accurate and timely financial statements & reports. Provide information and explanations to agency personnel regarding financial and accounting matters as needed.

2. Monitor and track restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure proper use in line with donor intentions. Assist in grant management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

3. Establish and maintain written policies and procedures as they pertain to the maintenance of the organization's internal controls and accounting policies. Monitor internal financial and accounting controls over payroll, receipts, disbursements, inventory, purchasing and other processes. Serve as internal auditor to mitigate company-wide risk.

4. Prepare consolidated and departmental financial statements to provide management, funders and the Board of Trustees with financial results of the Agency. Ensure all cash and balance sheet accounts reconcile to the general ledger.

5. Provide excellent customer service and back-office support to the Representative Payee program. Monitor receipt and disbursement of funds and ensure controls are in place to mitigate risk.

6. Prepare the entire agency budget annually by department. Work with management to help them understand the importance of budgeting and forecasting. Train employees on the use of budgeting software.

7. Prepare for and work with auditors to complete confirmations, schedules, and other financial information as needed to compile a successful annual audit, Single Audit and Federal Form 990.

8. Read, analyze, and comprehend program contracts and referenced documents. Communicate with program managers for program compliance. Document and test key controls by performing ongoing internal audits. Present findings and results to management and make recommendations to minimize the possibility of audit findings.

9. Oversee maintenance and enhancements of the integrated financial management system. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field

Experience

Five+ years of accounting experience. Non-profit fund accounting a plus. Experience in managing budgets of at least $20 million. CPA and supervisory experience are strongly preferred.