Controller

Description

Under the supervision of the CFO, the Controller manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. In this role, the Controller trains, mentors, and oversees accounting staff members responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the affiliate. The Controller should be comfortable managing a team through complicated, multi-step, and iterative processes.

Additionally, the Controller must be able to support the CFO in managing relationships across multiple sectors of the affiliate, including Property & Asset Management, Advancement, and the Department of Family and Community Partnerships (“DFCP”) to ensure timely compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

The Controller should also have a strong understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking, as well as knowledge of local and state laws and regulations in order to provide counsel to the CFO and executive leadership team.

Job Duties

The responsibilities of this position from day-to-day and week-to-week demand consistency, precision and attention to detail. Below is a list of likely responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

– Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
– Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting internal audits and providing information to external auditors.
– Assists the CEO and CFO by facilitating budget preparation by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.
– Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
– Manages financial staff to ensure timely reconciliation of accounts monthly.
– Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
– Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

Financial Policies, Processes, and Compliance:

– Maximizes efficient use of financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
– Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
– Protects financial assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing systems of internal controls.
– Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising leadership on needed actions.
– Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO.

Staff Management:

– Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
– Maintains qualified financial staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees.
– Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and managing employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Skills Required

The Controller is a senior manager with an accountant’s background and skill set with at least 5 years senior-level accounting experience. The ideal candidate will hold Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration and will also have:

– Excellent management and supervisory skills.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Excellent organizational and time management skills.
– Proficient with accounting software, like SAGE Intaact.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite software.

In addition to the above, all staff members are expected to exhibit the following on a consistent basis:

– Passion for supporting the organization’s mission and for maintaining programmatic excellence.
– Understanding and practicing Appreciative Inquiry and Asset Based Community Development.
– A dedication to an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to work.
– Proven success working with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
– Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines.
– Communication skills that allow for productive sharing, debate, and exchange of information and ideas, whether verbally or in writing.

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Work Schedule

This is an in-person position located in Charlottesville, VA. The schedule may vary slightly due to special circumstances (audits, etc.), but is normally a Monday thru Friday, 9a-5p schedule.

Additional Info

This job description is intended to provide general information about the position. It is not an employment contract and is not intended as a complete list of all job roles and responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other roles and responsibilities. As with all positions, the responsibilities, roles, and requirements of this job may change. The organization, at its discretion, may alter this job description at any time with or without notice.