Controller

The purpose of this position is to support with oversight of monthly accounting records, journal entries, and management of accounting staff while abiding by GAAP guidelines. .

Job-Specific Functions

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and analysis of data in accordance with GAAP ensuring month-end close is completed by the 15th of each month.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency and drive profitability.
• Prepare month-end reporting and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management and department heads.
• Perform Revenue Recognition.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage and train accounting staff.
• Timely run payroll.
• Maintain fixed assets, capital improvements and intangibles.
• Assist with liability insurance renewals.
• Monitor internal control procedures.
• Lead audit and prepare selections and workpapers for audit team.
• Oversee the interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing, managing performance and resolving problems for the staffing of the accounting department.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing office operational efficiencies.
• Complete annual budget preparation and grant budget preparations.
• Participate in Thrive Hub trainings as required.
• Participate as a member of Senior Leadership Team and serves on Annual Training Team.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements, preferably within the nonprofit industry.

Preferred Experience

• CPA designation preferred.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft products.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence decision-making.

Additional Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends, as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation or be able to secure transportation for travel as needed.
• Must have a valid SC driver's license, minimum state auto insurance, and the ability to travel to multiple worksites in SC.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SC Thrive policy.
• Must have consistent, secure, high-speed internet access that is at least 25 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload and meets SC Thrive's standards.
• Due to this job's access to finances and money, a credit check is required as a pre-employment screen.

SC Thrive is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. SC Thrive will take steps to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, perform the job's essential functions, or receive other benefits and employment privileges, please get in touch with the HR Contact for this job as listed above.

SC Thrive is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer.