Controller

Role/Title: Controller

Department: Finance

Location: Office

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Organization Description

The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), established in 1965, represents manufacturers of precast concrete products and suppliers to the industry. As a 501(c)6 trade association, NPCA is dedicated to expanding the use of high-quality precast concrete and equipping its members with the learning, programs, certifications, and resources necessary to operate successful plants.

The Essentials and Leadership = DISRUPT

At NPCA, we are committed to challenging the status quo and embracing bold ideas to drive the precast concrete industry forward. How we work is anchored in our "DISRUPT" philosophy, capturing the core principles that guide our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and progress. This framework represents our dedication to continuous improvement, rejecting complacency and the mindset of “that’s the way we’ve always done it.”

Drive Change

Innovate as teams

Shift perspectives

Revolutionize solutions

Unleash creativity

Progress over perfection

Transform together

Job Summary

We’re a membership organization, which means people matter—our members, our staff, and our partners. We need someone who’s tech-savvy, people-friendly, and has a happy-go-lucky energy to keep our systems running, our office organized, and our membership experience seamless.

This job is a mix of IT support, membership database wizardry, office operations, and general “fix-it-all” magic. If you thrive on variety, love solving problems before they become disasters, and get a thrill from making everything run smoothly, this role is for you.

Finance Responsibilities:

· Month-end, Quarter-end, and Year-end closing journal entries

· Preparation of financial statements to be used for leadership and board reporting

· Manage and project cash flow and working capital to anticipate short-term and long-term cash needs of the organization

· Review A/P and A/R functions, reviewing and approving A/P payments.

· Review balance sheet reconciliations and prepare bank reconciliations

· Safeguard the assets of the association through accurate and timely reporting and risk mitigation

· Work with company leadership to create an annual budget for each department and overall projections for the organization

· Record intercompany transactions and update accounting for NPCA’s foundation

· Routinely reproject year-end revenue and expenses, as compared to initial projections to assist leadership in executing to plan

· Monitor and analyze budget to actual differences during the year, investigating discrepancies

· Ensure that internal controls and segregation of duties are documented and functioning appropriately to protect the assets of the organization from errors and theft/fraud

· Coordinate and oversee the annual independent audit of NPCA’s financial statements

· Assist outsourced HR professionals complete semi-monthly payroll, posting payroll entries, and submitting 401k payments

· Oversee efficiency, accuracy, and processes in all areas of responsibility for the Association, as they relate to finance and administration.

· Oversee the functionality, accuracy, and maintenance of the membership database.

· Establish and manage relationships with association vendors that impact finance and audit, and other administrative functions.

What You Bring to the Table:

· A “figure it out” attitude—you love solving problems, even the weird ones.

· Tech-savviness—you’re not an engineer, but you’re comfortable troubleshooting IT issues and managing databases.

· A people-first approach—we’re a membership organization, so being friendly, approachable, and customer-service minded is key.

· Positive energy & optimism—you keep things fun, stay upbeat, and roll with the punches.

· Attention to detail—because a well-organized office and database) is a happy office.

· A good sense of humor—because some days, all you can do is laugh.

Outcomes/Measures of Success Overall, success in this role will be a leader who can oversee the transactional accounting duties, protect the assets, and own accurate financial statements of NPCA.

Some examples are:

· Ensuring that financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP

· Complete a monthly closing package that includes accurate and timely financial statements

Key Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required

CPA is required, MBA is a plus

Five to six years of progressive accounting experience, with a working knowledge of accounting functions is required.

Experience working with non-profits and/or associations is preferred

Get-r-done mentality

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive teams.

Experience engaging with committees and fostering member relationships.

· Willingness to Travel: Must be available for occasional overnight travel within the U.S. and Canada.

· A sense of humor

Working Location & Travel

• We need you in the office because things just work better when you’re here to keep them running. Occasionally, you’ll get a message after hours we try to avoid this, but life does not follow a schedule).