CONTROLLER

Position Opening: Controller

Position Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Full-time position reporting to the President & CEO, member of the C-Suite Leadership Team.

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience offered along with a Benefits Package.

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The NCSML anchors the historic Czech Villages and New Bohemia District along the Cedar River. The NCSML is the only national museum and repository in North America and as such has the unique role in leading the preservation of Czech & Slovak culture and heritage experiences both physically and virtually. The NCSML is committed to developing a dynamic environment for learning with a strong foundation to assure that the NCSML is relevant for the long-term for the Cedar Rapids community, the broader Iowa communities, the nation, and the world. The organization has developed a strategic plan for growth in the next five years. The Controller position is a key role for the organization to successfully expand its support through the growth of its fundraising and outreach efforts. The NCSML seeks an experienced professional looking to collaborate with the CEO and professional staff during this exciting chapter.

Overall description: The controller is a senior-level administrative position that oversees all accounting and financial reporting for the NCSML. This will include, but not be limited to, private giving, corporate contributions, both governmental and non-governmental giving, grants, donor-advised funds, and legacy management. Key job responsibilities will include budget creation and management, grants administration and management, oversight for payroll with an outside vendor, internal control, short- and long-term forecasting, monthly reporting, data and budget analysis for departments and for the overall museum and library, maintenance of internal controls, and assistance to auditors on a timely basis. This individual will build financial strategies for the NCSML to help ensure that the organization remains in good financial standing.

Key characteristics: The controller must be a detail-oriented person that is able to strengthen the NCSML’s internal controls and overall budget management. This individual must be able to ensure that the quality of financial transactions and reporting are timely and accurate. This individual must play a leading role in financial decision-making and make recommendations for financial stability. This individual must provide departments with overall timely accounting reports and strategic financial recommendations. Confidence, analytical skills, and a positive personal attitude are attributes that are very important in this position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and forecasting budgets under the direction of CEO and COO in concert with the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of the NCSML.
• Coordinating with the Finance Committee on management of the endowment funds.
• Implementing finance and accounting policies and procedures.
• Determining the effect of potential fiscal decisions on financial policy.
• Collaborating with NCSML staff, Board of Trustees Finance Committee and outside community partners, vendors, and donors.
• Cooperating with business units and support functions across the NCSML.
• Ensuring prompt and accurate month-end and year-end reports including a yearend report with analysis to be included in the annual report.
• Working closely with the C-Suite and the Development / Membership teams in budget development and analysis throughout the year., ensuring consistency of records across all systems.
• Preparing timely financial statements for departments, the overall management staff, and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Reporting variances in a timely manner.
• Overseeing accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Working closely with external auditors and consultants.
• Other duties as assigned in this full-time position.

Controller Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance.
• 5 years related work finance and/or business experience.
• Proficient with the most recent edition of QuickBooks and (QuickBooks Oonline) and Donor Perfect or a similar donor database system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of applicable tax and finance related laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in grants management
• Ability to work as part of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to provide financial projections.

Experience in Non-Profit fiscal management

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Apply for the Position:

Please send resume and qualifications for the Controller position to the attention of the Office of the President & CEO. Written questions can be submitted to Dr. Cecilia Rokusek via email at no phone calls please.

Office of the President & CEO

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

1400 Inspiration Place SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person