The Controller will manage cross-functional relationships with other managers, take initiative for broad company projects and direct other managers and leaders. You will manage a team that directly supports, informs, and empowers other teams across the organization.

Role:

As the controller you will work closely with the CFO to ensure that the organization’s financials are accurate; that reporting is timely; and that the finance team excels in being a strategic partner to teams and individuals across the organization. You will improve internal controls, policies, and procedures. You will be the heartbeat of the finance team - an accounting authority, an effective manager, and a source of positivity and progress. You will be a manager that supports, trains, and empowers your team. You will also be a customer-service minded individual that understands the value of the finance team’s partnership in support of other teams’ and the overall organization’s goals.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts

• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures

• Maintain and implements a system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls over accounting transactions to:

• Minimize risk

• Streamline policies, procedures and workflow 

• Uphold federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and potential future legislation

• In conjunction with the accounting team, close all accounts on a monthly basis in support of departmental budget to actual reporting

• Work with external auditors and lead the preparation of the annual audit and 990 filings

• Manage and support the accounting team with thoughtful leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

• Support the People & Operations team to ensure the smooth and accurate processing of payroll, benefits, and employee development offerings

• Partner with the business development team to reconcile monthly accounts receivable reconciliation and reporting; ensure the correctness of data flow from the donor management system (Salesforce) into the accounting system (NetSuite)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field or equivalent job experience

• Professional accounting certification, including CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA highly preferred

• 10 years proven accounting experience 

• 5 years experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager

• Experience as a public/non-profit auditor preferred

• 3 years managing small teams 

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting

• Highly knowledgeable in finance and regulatory standards (GAAP)

• Comprehensive working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis

• Proven payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes

• Proficiency in excel, NetSuite, gSuite 

• Experience with Salesforce and Zenefits preferred 

Job Specific Competencies: 

• Leadership- Ability to build relationships, strategically plan, be future-oriented, quick decision-making, accountable, and resource management.

• Integrity- Ability to take an ethical approach to their work and relationships/ are discreet with confidential information, whether it is of a personal or professional nature, and treat others fairly

• Result Orientation- Ability to have a clear sense of goals and to strive to achieve them

• Problem Solving- Identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goal or outcome

• Organization- Can prioritize workload, manage time, optimally utilize resources and achieve greater results

• Communication- Ability to communicate with your teammates, managers, and customers both verbally and in writing

• Curiosity - you seek to understand systems and how to improve them

• User focused - the finance team’s customers are the program and admin teams across CTL)

• Teamwork- Ability to work together toward a common vision/ The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives

• Collaboration (takes team feedback into account, doesn't get flustered when asked questions)

• Detail Oriented - Verifies important details, ensures there are no surprises or gaps in needed information

Core Competencies: 

• Owns Outcomes: Able to set priorities, create focus and help others maintain resilience. Ensures things get done; bottom-line oriented.

• Problem Solving: Comfortable with risk and uncertainty; able to make smart decisions in any scenario. Comfortable with uncertainty. 

• Collaboration & communication: Collaborates productively with peers. Establishes clear expectations for cross-team collaboration and effectively communicates to those who need to know before they need to know. 

• Learning: Is sensitive org dynamics and is able to navigate them with maturity. Is able to lead even on unfamiliar tasks; Quickly understand risks and opportunities.