Vice President, Finance & Controller

Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $175,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Summary: The Vice President Accounting and Controller is a senior member of the Finance team responsible for overseeing the agency’s day to day financial operations, ensuring compliance, optimizing workflow and providing strategic financial guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll and tax preparation

• Preparation and oversight of the agency’s month end / year-end close processes and yearly financial statements with footnotes according to GAAP and FASB

• Work closely with audit firm during annual audits

• Collaborate with VP Finance, Grants & Budget in managing monthly financial reporting including financial statements, budget vs. actual analysis, and business metrics

• Analyze monthly financial results and prepare monthly financial reporting for management

• Design and produce a real-time key business metrics dashboard used by management to monitor operational and financial performance

• Serve as Finance team Project Manager for system conversion. Lead team to maintain the infrastructure, and implement ERP systems

• Maintain the Financial General Ledger System, including account maintenance and the report production

• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer in departmental decision making

• Provide the Chief Financial Officer with scenarios on various financial issues

• Assist the Chief Financial Officer to ensure compliance with government agencies’ rules and regulations

• Prepare the agency’s yearly cash projection and assisting the Chief Financial Officer with the agency’s cash flow decision making

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning. Supervise a staff of ten

• Monitor and manage the agency’s Investment portfolio

• Plan and manage the agency’s retirement plans audit and the filing of the 5500’s for the retirement and fringe benefit plans

• Manage and plan the agency’s monthly and yearly closing

• Assist in the agency’s yearly budget process

• Develop and implement payroll and accounting policies and procedures to tighten internal controls.

• Serve as a liaison between Safe Horizon’s and its employees, Financial Institutions, auditors and vendors

• Oversee the processing of the agency’s W2’s and 1099’s

• Implement and refine policies, systems and procedures to maximize effectiveness

• Serve as system administrator for the Finance Department

• Provide the Chief Financial Officer with timely reports and analysis as required

• Responsible for operational troubleshooting and problem solving

• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: (includes education and professional experience)

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

• A minimum of five years of experience as a Controller/non-profit senior Finance professional or in an equivalent senior accounting leadership role

• Proficiency in financial reporting, ERP systems and data analysis tools.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and experience in financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree or CPA desirable.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $ 150,000-175,000 per year

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per weekFull-time Benefits: Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Accounting Skills: Expert

Preferred

• Documentation and Reporting: Advanced

• Microsoft Office: Intermediate

• Supervisory: Advanced

• Management: Advanced

• Computer Skills: Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting

Experience

Preferred

• Experience using financial systems

• 5 years: Experience as a Controller/non-profit senior Finance professional or in an equivalent senior accounting leadership role

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