Assistant Controller

Description

Assistant Controller

Girl Scouts River Valleys is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Assistant Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting operations including Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), invoicing, and financial reporting. As an essential part of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, managing month-end closes, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. You will also lead a team of 2 accounting professionals, helping to shape and improve processes that contribute to the financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and support a small team of accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and present detailed monthly financial statements (Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, and variance reports) for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee and ensure efficient processing of invoices, while managing the SAP Concur workflow for cash disbursements and monthly A/P accruals.
• Reconciliations: Lead monthly reconciliations of the general ledger, operating bank accounts, and inventory, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting to assist in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize the use of organizational resources.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy in financial statements and compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and operational analysis as needed.
• Training & Development: Mentor and coach your team, fostering growth and development while providing the necessary resources and support to maintain high performance.
• Audit Coordination: Assist in coordinating financial audits with external auditors, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit requests.
• Investment Management: Maintain accurate records of investment activity, ensuring all transactions are correctly processed and documented.
• Cash Management: Oversee and monitor daily cash flow, ensuring that all cash accounts are accurately managed and reconciled.
• Inventory & Retail Services Liaison: Manage the monthly reconciliation of inventory and act as the point of contact with the Retail Services team to ensure alignment and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • 7 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting and reconciliations.
  • 3 years of supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with the ability to work across multiple systems.
  • Knowledge of SAP Concur or similar accounting systems is preferred.
• Financial Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Experience in nonprofit accounting or familiarity with nonprofit financial practices is a plus.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.

Why River Valleys?

• Impact: You’ll be contributing to an organization that values its mission and has a lasting impact on the community.
• Leadership Growth: Lead a dynamic team and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the growth and success of the finance department.
• Professional Development: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, with a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, take ownership of your work, and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(B) Plan

Health Insurance, Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Infant-at-Work Program

Pet Insurance

14 Paid Holidays

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Personal Time Off

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and BIPOC professionals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Girl Scouts River Valleys, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Girl Scouts River Valleys is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice, and is working to boldly lead as an anti-racist organization that uplifts and empowers every Girl Scout to know their worth and lead in their world. This means leading not just with words, but with actions.

Salary : $100,000