Assistant Controller

Description

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Assistant Controller

Compensation

We’ll pay you an annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000

Our Great Benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.
  
  

About The Job

The Assistant Controller will be a key player in our nonprofit’s financial team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. This role involves overseeing the accounting functions, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The Assistant Controller will also supervise two staff accountants, providing leadership and support to maintain a high standard of financial management within the organization.

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of two staff accountants. Provide training, mentorship, and supervision.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reports and including research and analysis of variances.
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts. Monitor budget to actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Research accounting guidance to ensure transactions recorded in compliance with GAAP.
• Build and maintain reports utilizing accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Prepare and maintain the shared services allocation entries and methodology.
• Assist with annual audits and tax preparation of Form 990 filings.
• Create expense distribution sets annually for merchant and employment fees, such as SUTA and Worker’s Comp.
• Oversee grant management and reporting.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Oversee monthly reconciliation and updating of the balance sheet accounts schedules, including related party and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly.
• Assist other departments with reporting and as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience.
• Non-profit experience preferred.
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Thorough understanding of accounting processes, procedure and internal controls.