ABOUT US: A nonprofit organization based in South Los Angeles that is dedicated to providing groundbreaking, innovative, high quality programs that are outcome driven and best practices supported.
Our values of accountability, integrity, and respect govern our decision making and ensure that everything we do strives to promote the health and well-being of those whom we serve.
JOB PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller position is responsible for the accounting, payroll and finance operations of the organization, to include financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budget designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the organization’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.This position must demonstrate the ability to manage the organization’s budget (approximately $35M), optimize and organize finances while management the accounting team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
To be successful in this position, the Controller must be willing and be able to perform the following essential functions always:
Financial Management
– Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), advanced financial and accounting concepts, financial metrics, and the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial statements and related information.
Direct and manage the accounting operations/activities to ensure the financial system is efficient and data is accurate, timely and in accordance with accounting standards and governmental regulations.
Create and maintains internal controls and financial policies to maximize and establish process efficiency.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for funders, as well as financial statements, forecast revenue, expenditures and year-end balances.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations for upper management and department directors.
Manages the annual independent audit engagement, contract monitoring and compliance reviews.
Implement new technologies that streamline and automate the reporting, forecasting, and budgeting process.
Manages the accounting team to achieve accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and debt payments in alignment with the department policies and procedures Manages the accounting staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county award guidelines.
Functions successfully within the organization’s employee policies and procedures.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; CPA, preferred; 6+ years of experience managing $35M+ nonprofit organization; Expert knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting; ability to develop multiple budgets, analyze financial statements and data, collaborate with program staff to align the program services with the grant allocation; Demonstrated experience working with complex and local governments grant funding.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/CREDENTIALS:
Proficient with Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills; Hands-on experience with nonprofit accounting software: Blackbaud Financial Edge; Experience with managing Federal, State, and County contracts, preferred; Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment; Strong organizational and analytical skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Work effectively in a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to do sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions (office): Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Not Applicable
FLSA STATUS: This position is classified as EXEMPT.
DISCLAIMER: The above information regarding this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $93,000.00
– $111,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We have secured PPE for our employees and clients and implemented social distancing and other best practices across the organization.
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Los Angeles, CA 90059 (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
managing $35M+ nonprofit organization: 6 years (Required) GAAP and nonprofit accounting: 4 years (Required) grant funding: 4 years (Required) Microsoft Office: 6 years (Required) Microsoft Excel: 6 years (Required) Blackbaud Financial Edge: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No