Controller
Company: Mary's Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionMary's Center is committed to promoting diversity,
equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization and the
communities we serve. We embrace diversity of experiences, ideas,
and individuals, and seek to bring a diverse group of candidates to
the table.
Important Note: Mary's Center is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine +
booster for all staff.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Finance, the
Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance,
accounting and reporting activities. As the number-two executive to
the EVP, Finance, the Controller will be involved in supporting
presentations to the Board of Directors, the Finance Committee and
the Audit Committee, and will work closely with the organization's
senior leadership team.
The Controller will lead all day-to-day accounting and finance
operations of an approximately $90 million budget and supervise a
team of approximately 12 staff members including functional
responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, and grants administration. The Controller will ensure
that Mary's Center has the systems and procedures in place to
support effective program implementation and ensure the conduct of
flawless audits. The Controller will work closely with program
leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance
and accounting procedures but also to explore how the finance
function can support program operations.
In addition, they will partner with the EVP, Finance, senior
leadership, and the people department and information technology
(IT) staff to enhance and better integrate finance, HR, and IT
functions.
Reportability
This position will report directly to the Executive Vice President,
Finance.
This position will manage/supervise a team of accountants, AP and
Grant specialists.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Finance and Accounting Leadership
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring
compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory
requirements.
- Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of
revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual
expenditures.
- Coordinate all financial and single audit activities.
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial
reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor
progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of Mary's
Center's financial status.
- Assist Mary's Center leadership in the annual budgeting and
planning process; administer and review all financial plans and
compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and
correct variances as appropriate.
- Support the EVP, Finance in engaging the Board's audit and
finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating
models and delivery.
- Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting;
ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and
program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial
reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation
grants.
- Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in
partnership with the program vice presidents; continuously
collaborate with program vice presidents to assess the financial
efficacy of program operations and establish finance and
administrative systems to support program operations.
- Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping
with policies and investment guidelines.
Team Leadership
- Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to
clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement
training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and
organizational goals.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications
with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and
promote a positive and supportive work environment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -
- 7-10 years of accounting and finance experience, ideally
beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience
gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial
information to executive teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple
programs.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering
commitment to Mary Center's mission.
- Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in
partnership with the EVP, Finance, the responsibility for
finance.
- Minimum of a BA; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing
reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and
receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for
investments.
- A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance
and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is
essential.
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing
software installations and managing relationships with software
vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
(the organization uses Sage Intacct as its primary accounting
system). .
- Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a
diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate
accordingly.
- Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which
allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple
reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in
effectively communicating key data, including presentations to
senior management, board, or other outside partners.
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to
individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance
managers.
Language Requirement - Ability to communicate effectively in
English is required. Additional language proficiency or fluency a
plus.
Physical Demands - Regularly required to sit; frequently required
to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or
hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25)
pounds.
Work Environment - Mostly in a typical office setting with quiet to
moderate noise level, with certain remote work as agreed upon with
the EVP, Finance. May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, and
humidity due to outside weather conditions. Potential return to a
full-time, onsite work schedule.
The Benefits:
- Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision - plus retirement
options through 403(b) contribution and investment
opportunities
- 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays),
plus 5 educational days
- Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year towards education
assistance and professional development
- Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compensation: $160,000-165,000
Keywords: Mary's Center, Chantilly , Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Washington, Virginia
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