Controller

Job Summary: 

Responsible for oversight of all accounting functions, production of financial statements and reports, coordination of external and internal audits, management of the annual budget process, treasury and risk management functions, compliance reporting, and the development and implementation of Club policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Culture Competency & Responsiveness

• Model BGCGM’s philosophy on Customer Service and inspire people to guarantee unlimited possibilities for all youth through courage, authenticity, service, truthfulness, love, and effectiveness.   Ensure BGCGM is inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and responsive to the diversity of our employees, members, communities, and families. 

Leadership

• Continually evaluates and seeks to improve and automate financial processes either through technology or efficiencies in techniques.
• Works with various management groups to improve financial effectiveness and protect assets.
• Mentor and develop the financial accounting team to ensure skills are aligned to support department structure and goals.

Human Resource Management

• Supervises Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Manages the staff, interns, and volunteers according to the practices and policies developed by BGCGM.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff.  Conduct regular timely meetings with staff to promote healthy and open communication practices with the team.

Financial Management and Development

• Analyzes financial information to determine trends and creates proactive action plans to protect company assets.
• Responsible for day-to-day banking, including making sure accounts have sufficient balances.   Initiate ACH and wire transfers.
• Oversees the monthly and annual account reconciliation process.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, grant reports, and compliance-related reports.
• Directs the maintenance of investment records and fixed asset records.
• Oversees the internal audit program, including credit cards, cash boxes, and employee reimbursements.
• Directs month and year-end close procedures, manages the creation of various journal entries, and directs and manages the production of various informational reports to key stakeholders, including government and private grant billing and reporting. 
• Maintains accurate documentation and prepares timely reports.
• Oversees the annual financial audit, pension audit, and 990/990T preparation. 

Planning and Management

• Oversees annual budget process.
• Oversees annual external audit.  
• Oversee financial planning and analysis functions.
• Oversees payroll function, together with external benefits audit and all required filings.
• Oversees the Accounts Payable function and ensures all invoices are processed timely and with accuracy.
• Oversees preparation of financial reports for the board of trustee committees, including internal operating statements and external GAAP format financial statements, including audited year-end financial statements and investment-related statements.

Community Collaboration and Partnerships

• Maintains professional and responsive communication and relationships with various individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with various individuals and organizations such as bankers, auditors, insurance brokers, trustees, agency partners, vendors, etc.

Administration

• Reviews all financial policies; updates as needed.
• Prepares all Federal and State tax and information returns as required.
• Assists with various projects as needed for the CFO.
• Must participate in required training by the Clubs, county, state, and/or funders.

Education and/or Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.  
• MBA Preferred
• CPA Required

Skills and Experience:

• 8 years’ experience in general not-for-profit accounting, minimum of 5 years experience in staff management
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting and reporting.
• Advanced computer knowledge and ability to utilize Excel and agency software for tracking budgets and attendance.  Possess the ability to learn and utilize new technologies and apply technology to communications, logistics, and other essential job tasks.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Must have a valid WI driver’s license, good driving record, and meet state-required automobile insurance minimums.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.