NOTICE OF POSITION

Title: Controller

Reporting to:

· Director of Administration and Finance

· Treasurer

Direct Reports:

· Revenue and Payroll Coordinator

· Accounts Payable Clerk

Salary:

Benefits: Comprehensive

Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Organization:The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York is a prominent, 1,500 member, nationally-recognized, PC(USA) congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We have a 250-year history of traditional worship, Christian education, mission outreach and regular fellowship programs. The church is also home to the highly regarded Brick Church School, which provides early-childhood education to over 170 children.

General Description: The Controller is an integral part of our finance team. Working under the guidance of the Treasurer and reporting directly to the Director of Administration and Finance, they will be tasked with overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the mission and objectives of Brick Church and the Brick Church School. Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles as well as in depth working knowledge of Sage Intacct.

Major Job Duties:

General:

· Supervise and maintain all Church and School accounting records, reconciliations, and periodic reports.

· Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and report on variances, providing the necessary financial reporting to committees and staff.

· Lead annual budget process.

· Ensure proper internal controls.

· Function as the direct day-to-day liaison with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.

Financial Reporting Responsibilities

• Prepare reports for Joint Finance Committee, Trustees, and the Session monthly meetings which include: Monthly Statement of Revenue and Expense, Cash Flow Forecast, report on expected significant deviations from budget, status of Stewardship pledges and cash receipts, as well as any detailed analysis requested or appropriate for the meetings.
• Work with Day School Business Manager to prepare monthly financial reports for Day School Committee meetings.
• Provide required and other pertinent financial information and analysis to Senior Pastor, Director of Administration and Finance, Treasurer, Director of the Day School, all major Church Boards and Committees, and appropriate staff.
• Prepare and oversee all required financial documents for annual audit, working with auditors, the Treasurer, and Director of Administration and Finance throughout the process.

Overseeing/Review

• Oversee the work of the Revenue and Payroll Coordinator. Serve as backup to enter payroll, pay increases and benefits adjustments, such as medical flexible spending, dependent flexible spending, pensions, health care premium deductions, dental deductions etc. as needed. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.
• Oversee the work of the Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.

Budgeting

• Lead annual budget process, including drafting of the budget for the Joint Finance Committee.

Investment

• Maintain recordkeeping of Church investment accounts, including recording all purchases, sales and investment earnings, as well as reconciliations.
• Maintain investment pooling schedules to ensure proper allocation of investment activity to appropriate endowments and other long-term funds.
• Ensure accurate records of unrestricted and donor-restricted endowments and other long-term funds, as well as compliance with donor intentions on restricted funds.

Other

• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for Accounting Department.
• Prepare reconciliations of revenue and outstanding pledges and receivables.
• Maintain Pledge Processing Procedures and Policy and Procedures for Loose Collections.
• Compliance with Tax related Issues such as 1099’s, W2’s and NYS45, as well as 990-T, if necessary.
• Recommend and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and controls as well as reduce costs across the organization.
• Participate in review of potential new accounting systems to better integrate with other Church systems.
• Act as the key day-to-day interface with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.
• Participate in Joint Finance Committee meetings.
• Provide additional analysis and enhancements as needed.

Skills and Training Required:

· Accounting degree, BA and at least 5-8 years of professional experience. CPA preferable.

· Ability and comfort navigating a complex accounting structure.

o Quick learner with curiosity to figure out problems and solve discrepancies.

o Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation.

o Identify and implement changes to make accounting related workflows operate more efficiently.

· Deep accounting knowledge

o Strong expertise of not-for-profit accounting and reporting critical

o Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments.

o Solid experience coordinating and managing audit activities.

· Strong computer skills, including Sage Intacct, Excel, and Word. Ability to access data from multiple sources and digitally manage it effectively and efficiently.

· Capable manager and leader.

o Ability to establish good interpersonal relationships and collaborate effectively with staff and volunteers.

o Capable of explaining accounting/financial matters to non-financial members and committees of the Church and School.

o Proficient in managing multiple tasks, flexible in accepting additional responsibilities, and adept at setting priorities.

o Comfortable working with minimum supervision, conferring with multiple organizational volunteer committees, as appropriate.

Additional Essential Qualifications:

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, discretion, and commitment to the Church’s work. Ability to build relationships with staff and Church officers.

Benefits

· Employer provided medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, 403 (b) retirement plan (employer contribution after 2 years and match after 5 years), vacation days, Summer Fridays, and transit and FSA benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person