Controller

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

About the Organization & Opportunity:

• Our client is a highly established nonprofit organization founded in the 1970's
• Opportunity to support a healthcare related mission within a team-oriented atmosphere
• Current employees praise the work-life balance and opportunities for professional development
• Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days/week in-office) - Finance team always goes in to the office on Thursdays Responsibilities:
  • Controller will manage all day to day accounting / general ledger accounting
  • Controller will manage month end close - depreciations, related entries, etc.
  • Controller will produce financial statements and then distributing them to various managers
  • Controller will complete variance analysis (budget to actual variances)
  • Controller will be responsible for bank reconciliations for 3 companies (Our client, foundation, and a 501(c)(4))
  • Controller will ensure all reconciliations are completed (Should be clean with all necessary follow up completed)
  • Controller will make payroll entries
  • Controller will possibly assist with 990 and audit prep
  • Controller will be responsible for year end - When year end arrives, the organization should be balanced up through November
  • Controller will run revenue reports on a monthly basis for membership and for contributions
  • Controller will be the point of contact with the bank - will review first with CEO before contacting bank. CEO will approve payments to be released and review payroll with HR.
  • Controller will review AR and AP
  • Controller will review the work of the Senior Accounting Manager, Part Time Special Projects Accountant, and AR Specialist (the AR Specialist reports to the Senior Accounting Manager)
  • Controller will complete ad hoc tasks and projects, as requested (including pulling membership data for CEO)
    Requirements:
    • Accounting Manager (from a larger organization) or Controller level experience required
    • Degree in accounting required
    • Previous nonprofit accounting experience required
    • Should have a strong understanding of GL accounting and nonprofit accounting concepts
    • Previous audit prep experience
    • Previous Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is a plus but NOT required
    • Subsidiary ledgers are in Netforum (CRM) - any previous CRM experience is a plus
    • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's) Personality Fit:
      • Will be joining a team of nice, tenured employees - team player who fits in well to this environment
      • Efficient
      • True accountant at the end of the day. Not someone who waits until the end of the year, someone who will keep the balance sheet clean throughout the year.
      • Comfortable interacting with HR, CEO, and employees of all levels in the organization
      • Willing to roll up one's sleeves and do the work
      • Strong attention to detail Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting work opportunity!
        
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