On-Site Controller, Pueblo, CO

Financial Talent Group has partnered with one of our top Non-Profit clients in the Pueblo, CO area to source top talent to fill a Controller position. As a key member of the leadership team, the Controller reports directly to the CFO and leads the accounting and finance functions within this organization. The Controller will oversee revenue, accounting and financial reporting. The organization has a regional presence and is headquartered in Pueblo, CO. The organization takes pride in rewarding employee’s, offering an empowering and positive work environment and believes in giving back to the local community. The ideal Controller will have seven or more years of progressive accounting and financial experience, a strong understanding of US GAAP, and possess impactful leadership skills. Senior leadership is interviewing now. For immediate confidential consideration, you can reach out to Melissa Scruggs at melissa@financialtalentgroup.com or by calling 719-217-4062.

Why work for this organization

• Industry-leader, growth-minded organization
• Stable organization offering an employee centric, family-friendly culture
• Staff can work up to one day from home office
• Servant leadership-driven organization with exceptional investment in the professional development of staff
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo, CO

Why consider the Controller

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Controller oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, which includes accounting and financial reporting. This position provides financial insight and guidance to the leadership team and works closely with the CFO to ensure strategic initiatives and operational directives are met. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong financial acumen, exceptional leadership and analytical skills.

What you will be doing as the Controller

• Plan, organize, and implement policies, procedures and internal controls to effectively manage all aspects of accounts payable, general ledger, cash and cash management, and billing of grants and contracts in accordance with accepted accounting and auditing standards.
• Identify and assess financial risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Oversee the annual audit process to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and industry-specific regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, to include oversight of month-end and year-end close processes and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasting models, analyses, and ad-hoc reports for operational leadership to support critical decision-making.
• Proactively partner with the CFO, other vice presidents and the executive leadership team to develop and execute long-term financial plans.
• Support CFO where possible in CFO’s absence.
• Proactively partner with the CFO, other vice presidents and the executive leadership team to develop and execute long-term financial plans.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development. The VP of Finance has two direct reports (Assistant Controller and Director of Revenue Management) who oversee a staff of fourteen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful as the Controller

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required.
• CPA license preferred
• Experience with grants and non-profit accounting required
• Minimum of 7 years leadership experience in finance/administration effectively leading teams of 5 or more.
• Strong understanding of healthcare billing, especially with Medicaid helpful, not required
• Extensive experience in financial statement preparation and financial analysis with the ability to effectively interpret and communicate data across all levels of an organization.
• Very strong Excel skills; openly embraces the use of technology to solve problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP and their application to internal accounting practices and procedures, with payroll, audit, and tax requirements as they relate to non-profits.
• Experience with non-profit auditing standards and compilation.
• Is highly adaptable to change and uses change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity
• Takes ownership of problems, has ability to brainstorm different problem resolutions, uses sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrates consistent follow through
• Provides leadership from a position of engagement, collaboration and teamwork, influence and trust, a sense of accountability and urgency and the ability to execute with a high level of personal integrity.

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision, Generous Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick time, health club membership discount, tuition reimbursement, 403B, Life insurance, long term disability, Pet insurance, on-site daycare provided, ID theft protection.

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000