Controller

Description

As a strong leader, communicator, and problem-solver with demonstrated results, the Controller’s mission is to lead the Finance team toward an area of excellence, leading the day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, payroll, monthly close, budget and analysis, cost allocation, and grant accounting. This position ensures that the organization has the systems and procedures to support accurate and timely financial reporting, both internally to senior management and the Board of Trustees, as well as externally to government and private grantors. The Controller ensures the success of the annual independent audit and works with program leaders and how the finance function can best support program operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversees all accounting, general ledger, and reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and government requirements.
• Provides monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner; effectively communicates and presents critical financial matters to senior management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue and disbursement of expenditures.
• Continually improves and monitors all accounting processes; analyzes existing processes and systems; identifies new opportunities to improve efficiencies and streamline current systems and responds proactively to other department needs; incorporates new technology enhancements; updates the accounting policies and procedures.
• Build and strengthen relationships between the Finance team and other units in the organization, emphasizing customer service and support that creates an environment of trust and transparency.
• Guide programs to achieve budgeting goals with regular reporting, analysis, and corrective action.
• Provide training to implement and maintain consistency of processes across all programs.
• Manages and works in partnership with the Director of Grants & Continuous Improvement to develop an effective contracts compliance and financial reporting system; prepares grant reports by grantor deadlines; works transparently and in cooperation with all contract administrators; ensures that the contract billing and collection schedules are adhered to.
• Monitor Safety and Capital Improvements budget and report on expenditures in conjunction with the VP of Operations.
• Acts as a liaison with the Development team to align development activity with financial reporting.
• Coordinates and leads the annual audit process; prepares audit work papers; prepares annual Form 990 in liaison with the auditors.
• Maximize accounts payable and payroll efficiency through innovative process development.
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications and organization within the finance staff; identifies, encourages, and maximizes the strengths of the finance team members; creates and promotes a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
• Supports the VP of Finance and performs additional responsibilities as assigned

This is a full-time position, our core hours are 9 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
• 5 years experience as a senior-level accounting or finance director
• Proven record of leadership, delivering change and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently with resourcefulness and confidence
• Ability to problem solve, identify and resolve issues in a timely manner; to gather and analyze information skillfully; to use creativity to deliver results
• Commitment to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work activities; develop and successfully complete action plans
• Non-profit, cost allocation and government grant reporting experience are highly preferred
• Audit experience desirable
• Strong working knowledge of finance and regulatory standards (GAAP)
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
• Proven accounts payable and payroll experience with a focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Expert in MS Excel and Outlook; proficient using Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and databases
• Ability to make sound judgments; willingness to make timely decisions; solid critical thinking skills