Controller - Finance

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will be responsible for the oversight of accounting, monthly and annual financial reporting activities. The Controller will evaluate and, when necessary implement strong internal accounting controls to improve the organization’s internal processes and ensure timely audits.  The Controller, as a part of the Senior Management Team must demonstrate a team first disposition in supporting the needs of the operation.  The Controller will supervisor a team of two additional accountants and will have functional responsibility over accounting activities including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants accounting and reporting, chart of accounts and general ledger management. In addition, the Controller will support the CFO in preparing reports for board presentations.

1. Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting, ensuring  compliance with appropriate General Accepted Accounting Standards.
2. Prepare or supervise the timely production of all monthly financial statements (including a Statement of Activities and Statement of Position) for distribution to internal stakeholders.
3. Coordinate all activites (reconcilations, schedules, etc) necessary to complete timely annual audits.
4. Prepare or direct the preparation of all information, reports, schedules, analyses, etc. required for a timely and efficient completion of the 990.
5. Review accuracy of all monthly bank and investment account reconciliations to the general ledger control accounts and third-party provided balances.
6. Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue and expenditures
7. Provide timely assistance to all functional areas of the organization, including but not limited to HR, Resource Development, Club Operations, etc.
8. Oversee proper grant accounting to support timely financial reporting to funders.
9. Provide leadership and development opportunities to direct reports.

• BA or BS in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required.
• 7-10 years of experience in the areas of financial accounting, financial reporting, managerial accounting, and controllership within a multi-unit not-for-profit {501(c) 3} environment.
• Prior experience in grants accounting required.
• Team oriented in overall performance.
• Skilled in the supervision and development of staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of the accounting and reporting requirements set forth in 2 CFR 200.
• Must be knowledgeable of the accounting and reporting requirements of Internal Revenue Code sections relevant to not-for-profit organizations.
• Must have past experience in developing, implementing and improving internal control processes.
• Must have strong Excel and other computer skills.
• Minor travel may be required to support 15 sites across the DC, Maryland, Virginia region.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to utilize computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet reporting deadlines.
• Must be able to travel to multiple worksites for meetings.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.