Academy Controller

Description

Summary:

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is a strong communicator and financial analyst who streamlines the budgeting and financial reporting processes.  The Controller also produces thorough financial-status reports for leadership to help improve the operational efficiency of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct & coordinate all accounting operational functions
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
• Oversee and support Managers of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements
• Coordinate activities of external auditors and tax advisors; manage and finalize annual audit and IRS Form 990
• Provide information and financial data for long-term financial planning
• Maintain General Ledger
• Monitor daily bank account balances and make necessary transfers
• Reconcile monthly bank and stock account statements
• Prepare quarterly endowment schedules
• Complete quarterly state/county tax filings (not payroll related)
• Initiate investment transfers as directed by CFO and outside investment advisor
• Interface with Development Office to process all gifts and oversee proper gift allocations
• Serve as initial contact with property and casualty insurance broker on risk management related activities, including preparation of annual renewal applications
• Maintain inventory logs for Online Store and fuel supply
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the CFO

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization.
• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Software, especially Excel.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
• Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager.