Director of Finance/Controller

Description

General Summary: Oversees Goodwill South Central WI daily accounting operations, including the accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. Supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and helps guide the company's strategic financial decisions. This role is integral to the financial health of the organization. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll. 
• Partner with the Talent Team to recruit, interview, hire, and train direct reports. 
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the overall accounting functions of Goodwill SCWI, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. 
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, providing key insights and recommendations to the executive team and stakeholders. 
• Maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and minimize risk. 
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results. 
• Support the annual budget preparation, with CFO, work closely with department heads to align financial plans with strategic goals.  
• Advise on financial analysis and variance analysis related to trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth. 
• Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure,  
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, oversee tax filings, and support CFO during the annual audit process. 
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities to maintain accurate financial records. 
• Develop and maintain financial performance metrics and KPIs to measure and support CFO to track the company's financial health and performance. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business decisions, and other financial initiatives. 
• Support CFO to provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning, business development, and investment decisions. 
• Oversee all financial, project and grants accounts, ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant period. 
• Collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants. 
• Continuously assess and improve financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 
• Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement. 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance; a master's degree or CPA preferred. 
• 5 years controller experience, or senior finance leadership role. 
• 3 years supervisory experience showing exceptional leadership and team management. 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards (GAAP/IFRS). 
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software and Martus Solutions, or similar cloud-based GL and budgeting systems. 
• Experience with Yardi software, affordable housing/HUD projects, and grant programs a plus. 
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:  
• Business Acumen: Increasing accounting expertise. Actively seeking knowledge of relevant accounting regulations and compliance requirements that may impact the organization.  
• Customer Focus: Approachable, consistently positive interaction with all levels of internal and external customers in their written and verbal communication.  
• Accountability: Willingness to collaborate or champion an idea to provides the best possible outcomes to support the mission & organization. Elevated level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information. 
• Continuous Improvement: Open to change, finds solutions and proactively addresses challenges in a fast-paced, complex environment.  
• Drive for Results: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively as needed. 
• Building a Team: Fosters learning and encourages personal growth of their team and internal customers. 
• Managerial Courage: Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management practices to inform leadership and safeguard organization.  
• Management Agility: Proactive and results-driven with the ability to clearly assign workload with resources available; adjusts as necessary. 

Description of physical working environment:  

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. Ability to maintain a stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment, mostly indoor office environment. Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.