What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)?
OVERVIEW: Controller
Our Client is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing communities and fostering economic development. With a mission to create thriving, sustainable neighborhoods, our Client invests in local commercial and residential real estate, supports minority-owned businesses, and provides resources that drive financial empowerment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organization that is making a tangible difference in underserved communities. If you're looking for an incredible opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization shaping economic opportunities and fostering community resilience, this may be exactly what you're looking for!
Our client is open to candidates interested in part-time OR full-time work. This is a newly created role and a benefits-eligible position. The Controller is expected to work on-site, however, there is flexibility as needed to work remotely.
Responsibilities
The Controller will report directly to the CFO and oversee the organization's accounting functions. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Our Client is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing communities and fostering economic development. With a mission to create thriving, sustainable neighborhoods, our Client invests in local commercial and residential real estate, supports minority-owned businesses, and provides resources that drive financial empowerment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organization that is making a tangible difference in underserved communities. If you're looking for an incredible opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization shaping economic opportunities and fostering community resilience, this may be exactly what you're looking for!
Our client is open to candidates interested in part-time OR full-time work. This is a newly created role and a benefits-eligible position. The Controller is expected to work on-site, however, there is flexibility as needed to work remotely.
Responsibilities
The Controller will report directly to the CFO and oversee the organization's accounting functions. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage daily accounting activities performed by administrative staff, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of the monthly accounting close process and review parent company financials for GAAP compliance.
- Reconcile banking transactions within the general ledger for each entity and account.
- Ensure transactions are recorded to the correct entity and cost center.
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, including bank, fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, expense accruals, intercompany accounts, revenue, and payroll.
- Maintain detailed reconciliations for all legal entities.
- Oversee the fixed asset subledger and prepaid expense schedules.
- Reconcile point-of-sale system activity for food service operations, including tax accruals.
- Assist in preparing financial reporting packages and analysis for business and program leaders.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and accuracy.
- Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensure timely filing of monthly and quarterly payroll tax and sales tax returns.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes and enter budgets into the general ledger by entity.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.).
- Experience with QuickBooks Online is required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles.
- Experience working with auditors and ensuring financial compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of our Client, demonstrating integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of work.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
