Description

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a national non-profit organization which provides free, daily afterschool programs to more than 140,000 children in need at 725 school and community sites in 19 chapters across the U.S. Our goals for our All-Stars are the same we have for our own children: to be healthy and active, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a job that they love and to give back to their communities. We achieve this by identifying and fueling our students' individual passions, tying their interests to tailored academic support, enrichment and health and fitness programming. 

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

After-School All Stars is currently seeking to hire a results-driven and accountable Controller to manage and improve the organization’s financial performance and direct our accounting operations. The Controller will be a key member of the Finance Team with responsibilities in finance and fund accounting. The Controller will report to the incoming CFO and will collaborate with a diverse finance team. The Controller is an individual that will possess proven knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and nonprofit auditing experience.

Requirements

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance: 

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for the organization according to GAAP regulations.

• Analyze financial data to optimize and improve efficiency in reporting practices across the network.

• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.

• Develop short- and long-term goals for strategic organizational financial growth.

• Oversee budget process for organizational budget.

• Guide financial decisions by correlating company policies and procedures to current economic

landscape.

• Utilize Financial Edge to build, update, and troubleshoot how the different modules interact with each other. 

• Assess connection between Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge, advising on how revenue data from Raiser’s Edge should be imported into Financial Edge. 

Accounting: 

• Oversee multi-state grants and compliance.

• Evaluate and manage fiscal risks.

• Streamline accounting functions.

• Oversee and prepare income statements.

Audit: 

• Manage fiscal policies and internal controls.

• Coordinate and lead the organizational audit process.

• Review all necessary protocol and documentation related to annual audit on an ongoing basis. 

Grant Management and Oversight: 

• Cultivate and maintain relationships between the ASAS national office and the broader ASAS network.

• Organize and maintain grant files, records, and guides as it relates to finance/accounting.

• Prepare recommendations for grant management processes, as it relates to grant compliance and sound audit record keeping. 

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Controller will exemplify ASAS’s core values: proactive, transparent, accountable, collaborative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and detailed-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing position demands are key. Team building and a collaborative working style are important attributes. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills.

• At least 7-10 years of non-profit accounting experience.

• CPA highly preferred and bachelor/master’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.

• A-133 Single audit experience required.

• Proven experience in financial management.

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practical application in a nonprofit.

• Compliance orientated.

• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing position demands.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially a command of Microsoft Excel is required.

• At least 3-5 years of experience with Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred. 

• Highly detail oriented; taking pride in tasks performed at a high level of accuracy.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $100,000-$170,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This role is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of five days a week, for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year.

ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: 

· 99% coverage of Medical plan, with two tier options 

· 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options 

· 99% coverage of Vision plan 

· Employee Assistance Program 

· Short-term and long-term disability options 

· Life insurance 

· Optional employee critical illness plan coverage 

· 403 (b) plan, with employer match 

· Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years. 

· Up to 25 paid holidays a year 

· Discounted ticket program 

· ASAS is an eligible nonprofit employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to mary.sanchez@afterschoolallstars.org or via the online application Your cover letter should be in PDF format and should indicate how your experience is relevant to this role with After-School All-Stars. Please put “Controller” (position title) and your last name in the subject heading, if applying via email. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS: 

To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website: www.afterschoolallstars.org