Under guidance from the senior director of finance, the accounting controller manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. Responsibilities include general ledger accountability, grant reporting, payroll, and financial reporting. The accounting controller works closely with program directors and their staff to educate them regarding financial and accounting procedures and explore how the finance function can support program operations. In addition, she or he partners with senior leadership and IT staff to enhance and better integrate finance and IT functions.
Responsibilities Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures. Responsible for cash management functions and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, payroll, and bank reconciliations. Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements for numerous entities. Responsible for general ledger entries, reconciliations, and investigates variances. Responsible for timely and accurate grant billings and reporting. Reconcile grant reports with the budget and general ledger. Advise project coordinators and assist in investigating budget variances. Complete full-cycle payroll process, which includes reviewing payroll timesheets for accuracy, verifying leave requests and maintaining time and attendance records. Completes and reconciles payroll transmittal. Process and maintain employee payroll database and other records. Coordinate all government and financial audits. Responsible for working with program directors in budget preparation. Prepare financial analysis and provide expert financial perspective and opinions. Supervisory Duties Supervise accounting department including orientation, evaluating, and training employees. Planning, assigning, and directing work. Coaching and appraising performance. Addressing complaints and resolving problems. Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. Requirements Education Must have an accounting degree and at least four years of accounting experience. Experience Professional experience working in a non-profit environment preferred. Experience coordinating or performing financial audits preferred. Experience in grants management related to compliance and reporting of government, corporate, and foundation grants preferred. Skills Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in developing complex spreadsheets. Continual communication with staff and external contacts to provide, obtain, or discover information, and advise or persuade. Exposures Controlled inside work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors. Requires extensive work using a computer. Physical Demands Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: Minimal required to move about office. Sit about 75 percent of time. Stooping/Bending: Frequently. Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down. Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions. Color vision: No particular color vision requirement. Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear. Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words. Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability. Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
