Reporting directly to the chief financial officer, the controller is the head of the accounting department, responsible for the maintenance of the books of account and internal controls.
Position Responsibilities:
- Direct the organization’s accounting functions and maintain the books of the organization. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.
- Oversee maintenance and enhancements of an integrated financial management system.
- Establish and maintain written policies and procedures as they pertain to maintenance of the organization's internal controls and accounting policies worldwide. Supervise a regular staff of four, including temporary staff as needed.
- Inform the CFO of relevant issues regarding financial controls, accounting, and reporting.
- Monitor internal financial and accounting controls over procurement, payroll, receipts, disbursements, and other processes.
- Advise the CFO, other officers, and staff on accounting policies and rules and prepare reports, analyses, and presentations as required.
- Oversee preparation of financial reporting to donors, Form 990, and other statutory financial reports.
- Manage the financial records of all grants, and contracts awarded by the organization.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws related to wages and not-for-profit organization status.
- Supervise indirect cost recovery calculations for U.S. government and private donors.
- Oversee financial reporting and reimbursement process for the organization’s field offices.
- Design cash-flow matrix report and participate in cash-flow decisions.
- Special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Designation of certified public accountant (CPA), with a bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance with a minimum of five years of direct experience in the field.
- Broad supervisory skills encompassing a minimum of seven years of supervisory experience; excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Senior-level financial experience, some or all with a mid-size to large nonprofit organization or in a public accounting firm working with nonprofit clients.
- Thorough knowledge of not-for-profit accounting.
- Experience with the design and implementation of accounting systems.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with all staff with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. Discretion and ability to handle confidential matters.
- Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain a friendly and caring work environment. Enthusiastic leader with an emphasis on collaboration, supervision, and team building.
- Highly motivated and organized self-starter.
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