Controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management

·       Manage the accounting and finance operations and oversee all accounting activities, including cash receipts, disbursements, payroll, and monthly closing.

·       Supervise, mentor and coach team members, engaging in effective management practices that ensure a healthy workplace and culture.

·       Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, Board of Directors and other stakeholders.

·       Contribute to the design and implementation of new grants administration and effort tracking processes.

·       Build expertise in and expand the capabilities of our accounting software and tools.

·       Assist with the organization’s annual budget process.

·       Oversee successful execution of organizational audits and tax return preparation.

·       Ensure high quality, timely financial report materials for research and foundation grants.  Provide custom reports and analysis to the research and development teams as requested.

·       Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local tax filings, reporting regulations, and form filings.

·       Mitigate risk by ensuring strong internal controls and backup for all essential functions.

·       Manage cash flow and provide projections.

·       Oversee document retention of financial records and contracts.

·       Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing communication, responsiveness and problem solving.

·       Assist with or lead special projects as needed to support the organization’s growth.

Human Resources and Administration

·       Oversee benefits administration.

·       Oversee and ensure maximum efficiency of GMGI’s risk management and insurance programs.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

·       B.A. in accounting, finance, business or equivalent; MBA/CPA a plus.

·       5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting; ideally in a non-profit setting.

·       Proven expertise in non-profit accounting and budgeting.

Other Requirements: 

·       Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

·       Experience using fund accounting software, including grant accounting, tracking and reporting.

·       Ability to implement operational systems, policies, and procedures.

·       Team player with a positive attitude.

·       Technology savvy with knowledge of accounting and reporting software.