Controller

Non-profit experience is not required.

CPA required.

Controller level experience at midsized ($250M) company or larger preferred.

The Controller, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, oversees and manages the organization's accounting practices, financial controls, financial reporting, audit(s), and tax filings.

Position Elements:

-Responsible for:

• the design and review of financial controls
• the preparation of financial statements
• the Org's annual audited financial statements and federal, state, and local tax returns
• the review and approval of all journal entries and disbursements
• accounting department policies and procedures
• supervising payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, endowment accounting, and other accounting functions.

-Responsible for implementing best practices in financial accounting and interpreting the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board

-Works closely on the proper classification of and accounting for gifts and pledges and the interpreting and releasing of restrictions.

-Works closely with independent auditors on the preparation for the annual audit and approves all workpapers.

-Sits as a staff representative on the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

-Sits as a staff representative on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

-Performs duties as secretary for meetings with Finance & Investment Committee, Audit Committee and Pension Committee.

Position Requirements:

-CPA required (active preferred)

-BA preferred with financial and accounting background

-Minimum of 15 years finance and accounting experience with increasing levels of management responsibilities and strong knowledge of non-profit sector accounting.

-Expert knowledge of accounting and proficient with general ledger software, Microsoft Office and general ledger report writing software.

-Must be well organized and deadline and detailed oriented while having the ability to “see the big picture.”

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.