Controller

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller plays a pivotal and strategic role managing the Accounting operations of the Organization.

This position provides direct supervision and technical expertise of day-to-day operations of all Accounting functions.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Lead Accounting team to support compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures. Daily monitoring of staff projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage Liquidity, Treasury, Investment and Pension financial functions of the Organization and serve as key partner to financial institutions.
• Key liaison to Auditors of annual financial statements, grant single audit, and employee benefit plans. Prepare management responses and implement action plans for any audit findings or recommendations. Assist in the preparation of the Federal Tax Return 990.
• Direct staff in preparation of financial reports used in the operations of the organization. These reports are prepared for internal and external purposes and include monthly management financials, Quarterly Board of Trustee reports, Federal and other jurisdictional registration reports, as well as other ad hoc reports as requested.
• Provide and present financial reports to Management, Senior Leadership and Board timely and accurately. Additionally, attend governing Committee and Board meetings, including Finance Audit & Risk Committee, Quarterly Board Meetings, and Pensions and Investment meetings to support operations and requirements as needed.
• Work with Human Resources on Employee Health and Benefit Plan audits and renewals.
• Oversee Risk management and Insurance activities of Organization as needed.
• Collaborate with Legal team in reviewing financial and insurance terms of contracts.
• Cultivate an environment of continuous financial improvement through the creation and management of internal control tools, team member support and leadership.

Qualifications:

• CPA license with ten years’ experience in accounting with progressive management.
• Proven success in providing excellent internal and external customer service, building successful teams, and establishing relationships with auditors, financial institutions and other key partners. Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complicated financial issues verbally and in writing to all levels within and outside of the organization. Extensive experience with enterprise financial systems, database query tools, and spreadsheets. Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating internal control processes.
• Not for Profit experience preferred. NetSuite or other General Ledger system proficiency also preferred.
• 1 – 2 days in the office per week, unless required for training, leadership, Board or other professional events.