What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at U.S. Hunger?
Description
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance & Operations and serving as a senior leader within the Finance
Department, the Controller & Senior Financial Analyst oversees all accounting operations while supporting
financial planning, forecasting, and enterprise reporting for U.S. Hunger (USH).
This role ensures financial integrity, audit readiness, and strong internal controls, while developing
financial models and reporting tools that connect operational performance to financial outcomes.
In partnership with the VP of Finance & Operations and CEO, this role provides accurate, timely financial
insights that support executive decision-making and organizational growth. This role is expected to
operate with urgency and discipline appropriate to a high-growth organization.
Financial Management & Controllership
Requirements
7-10 years of increasingly responsible financial experience.
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance & Operations and serving as a senior leader within the Finance
Department, the Controller & Senior Financial Analyst oversees all accounting operations while supporting
financial planning, forecasting, and enterprise reporting for U.S. Hunger (USH).
This role ensures financial integrity, audit readiness, and strong internal controls, while developing
financial models and reporting tools that connect operational performance to financial outcomes.
In partnership with the VP of Finance & Operations and CEO, this role provides accurate, timely financial
insights that support executive decision-making and organizational growth. This role is expected to
operate with urgency and discipline appropriate to a high-growth organization.
Financial Management & Controllership
- Oversee all general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and ensure a disciplined, timely monthly close process.
- Deliver complete monthly financial reporting packages within established executive timelines.
- Ensure accurate and timely issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit and tax filing process; liaise with external auditors.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Manage organizational cash flow; monitor cash balances and assist in developing rolling cash
- forecasts.
- Oversee accounting policies and procedures; continuously improve financial processes.
- Supervise and mentor the Accounting Clerk.
- Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the VP of Finance & Operations and
- CEO.
- Prepare budget-to-actual variance analysis and monthly financial performance reports.
- Provide clear written and verbal financial narratives explaining performance drivers, risks, and
- opportunities.
- Develop financial models to support operational decision-making and program evaluation.
- Assist in rolling forecast development and scenario analysis.
- Provide analytical insights related to revenue trends, program costs, fulfillment economics, and
- workforce expenses.
- Support development of standardized financial reporting packages for leadership.
- Support financial configuration and reporting optimization within NetSuite.
- Integrate financial data across Salesforce, RF Smart, and other systems to support reporting.
- Ensure financial data consistency and reporting integrity across systems.
- Develop and maintain reporting templates used in executive and departmental reviews.
- Ensure data accuracy and financial consistency across reporting systems.
- Understand and mitigate key elements of the organization’s financial risk profile.
- Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for employee benefits, including ACA reporting and the 403(b) retirement plan.
- Oversee organizational financial service relationships, including banking, credit card programs,
- and insurance coverage.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
- Report financial risks and compliance concerns to the VP of Finance & Operations.
Requirements
7-10 years of increasingly responsible financial experience.
- Strong experience in accounting, audit coordination, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated financial modeling and analytical capability.
- Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to drive timely financial processes in a growth-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills supporting sound decision making.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-
- financial leaders.
- Technical knowledge of ERISA standards, ACA employer mandates, and the lifecycle of Form 5500
- filings.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required).
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of U.S. Hunger.
- Background check and driving history report are required for this role
- Primarily indoor office environment.
- Some warehouse and operational exposure as needed.
- Typical noise level is quiet to moderate.
- Grabbing, sitting, holding, writing, typing.
- Ability to operate a computer and other technology-based tools.
- Occasional support of Hunger Projects (4 projects per year), which may require lifting (up to 50lbs), moving objects, pushing, pulling, bending, and kneeling.