Controller

AP has partnered with a local non-profit looking for a Controller. The Controller will carry out accounting functions and support multi-departmental reporting, grant management and budgeting requirements. This role will perform professional level work in analyzing accounting and budgetary data, preparing internal financial reports.

• Present timely, accurate financial information to the Executive Leadership Team, Division Directors, Finance Committee of the Board, and Board of Directors
• Manage financial records retention
• Monitor monthly performance, establish budgets in collaboration with executive leadership team and division directors, create key performance metrics, communicate actual performance versus budget, and forecast
• Analyze and proactively problem-solve in collaboration with the leadership team
• Monitor and forecast the cash position weekly
• Establish the necessary policies and procedures for spending approvals in collaboration with the Leadership Teams
• Assists in the preparation of the Agency's grant budgets
• Submit financial reports as required by the funding sources
• Coordinate the preparation of Federal and State Tax Returns
• Oversee payroll process for all employees
• Responsible for the financial aspects of all agency transactions
• Establish and maintain lines of communication with bankers, monitor and assess bank arrangements, manage reporting required by banking relationships, and help plan for capital needs
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and coordination of the Agency's Annual Audit
• Ensure internal controls are in place within the finance team for all payroll processes including, but not limited to, processing of accurate payroll deductions and employee reimbursements
• Responsible for providing leadership to the finance team
• Prepare statutory monthly close and financial reports. Ensure audits are completed on time
• Become familiar with best practices in the not-for-profit world and implement improvements where needed
• Manage the monthly closing process
• Prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred but not required

• 5-7 years of related experience

• Knowledge of Budgeting, Financial Reporting and Fund Accounting
• Proficient with Excel and Accounting software (Fund EZ)
• Analytical
• Service Oriented
• Detail Oriented
• Diversity Oriented
• Ethical
• Organized
• Establish Relationships
• Reliable
• Good Communication skills (both oral and written)