Controller

The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a mission-oriented non-profit organization managing 3, 501(c)(3) entities including the Boys & Girls Clubs and the YMCA. We are looking for a seasoned finance & accounting expert to step into our newly created position of Controller!

We receive state & federal funding, grants and endowments for us to serve and benefit the community. Our programs include Maine’s largest licensed afterschool program, a wellness center, summer camps, teen program, sports teams, two indoor pools (and one waterpark!), and much more. We also just celebrated our 100th year! If you are looking to use your finance and management skills to support and uplift the community, apply to be our Controller!

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance (including a plan with an HSA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental cancer/critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free AYCC Membership & Program discounts

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures consistent with GAAP. Manage the integrity of reporting. Lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise the AP, Payroll and Accounts Receivable staff & processes. This position reports to our CFO.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and continuously improve the system of financial controls, including general accounting, investment accounting, tax compliance and planning, budgeting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll, and accounts payable.
• Lead and facilitate payroll updates, maintenance, reconciliation of payroll including labor allocations, and ensure federal and state law compliance with payroll and time and attendance record keeping.
• Maintain internal controls over AP process, approval workflows, account coding updates, and amendments.
• Accomplish department and organizational objectives by managing staff and their performance, planning, scheduling, and evaluating staff, recruiting, selecting, orienting and training staff, coaching employees to foster growth opportunities and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Review, verify, and enter daily accounting transactions which may include one or all three accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll operations
• Monitor cash flow daily
• Perform periodic review of budget vs. actual with variance analysis independently with Department Directors and Managers
• Assist in negotiating, preparing, and releasing contracts and MOU’s
• Perform posting of investment activities on monthly basis and reconcile investment balances
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts including but not limited to bank accounts, credit accounts, non-operating accounts, restricted funds, and special project accounts
• Identify and mitigate financial risks by implementing internal controls and best practices, conducting internal audits, and monitor corrective action plans

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business management, or related field and two years’ of professional accounting experience, or CPA, or
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or related field and five years of practical experience, and
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Federal and State payroll laws, rules, and regulations

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of practical, progressively responsible accounting experience with at least three years at a professional level managing staff.
• Minimum of at least two years’ experience with computerized accounting software and payroll (preference given to QuickBooks Online and Paylocity knowledge)
• Minimum of at least two years’ experience and/or understanding of GAAP and/or FASB and GASB, and nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Prior experience with internal and external audits preferred.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong financial management acumen.
• Proven ability to complete accounting transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities as needed.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK SCEHDULE: Full time at 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday during business hours. Occasional extended hours as needed.