Nonprofit Controller

Nonprofit Controller Job Description

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary offered: $85,000 – 100,000 (average salary for a nonprofit controller in co in 100)

Overview

The Controller is responsible for the overall financial management and accounting operations of the organization. This role is essential in ensuring the financial health and stability of the nonprofit. The Controller also owns and coordinates all activities related to external audits. In addition, the Controller maintains an effective system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with statutory reporting requirements. The Controller must be a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple work streams and competing priorities, has strong business acumen, is a proven leader, practices excellent communication and listening skills, is process-oriented, and has a superior finance and accounting foundation.

Responsibilities

Accounting Oversight and Organizational Financial Reporting:

• Responsible for overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of GAAP and Statutory financial reporting; Manages the day-to-day operations of Community's accounting function; and creates an effective organizational structure and team to perform all accounting functions on a GAAP basis of accounting.
• Directs accounting related operations including Grant Billing and Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cash account reconciliations.
• Preparation and analysis of Internal Financial Reporting including Monthly Financial Close.
• Disseminates monthly results of financial performance to departmental leadership to promote financial transparency and budget oversight.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital budgets.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular reports to management.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash flow effectively.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning.

• Oversee grant accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Monitor grant expenditures and revenue to ensure compliance with grant budgets.
• Prepare grant reports and financial documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare and file tax returns, including Form 990.
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare required financial statements for auditors.
• Reviews and evaluates transactions to determine appropriate treatment and compliance with written policies and procedures.
• Determines account valuations when reconciling balance sheet accounts and proposed adjustments when necessary.
• Ensures that bank activity/transactions are properly posted to the general ledger and bank accounts are reconciled.

Technical and Interpersonal Leadership:

• Monitor the Community Chart of Accounts and financial system architecture, PeopleSoft. Implement and coordinate adjustments needed for new lines of business, regulatory compliance, and enhanced management clarity into our financials.
• Identifies and completes personal and professional goals in employee's annual performance appraisal document.
• Actively contributes to and ensures that departmental goals identified in the annual departmental business pan, including specific department process improvement plans, are met.

Other Duties:

• Provide financial analysis and support to management for decision-making.
• Participate in strategic planning processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient financial operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience, with at least five (5) in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.

Additional Notes

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.

The Controller may be required to work overtime or irregular hours as needed.

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