Controller

Details

Posted : 07-Feb-25

Location : Portland, Oregon

Type : Full Time

Salary : , to $,

Categories : Finance

Required Education : Masters

Additional Information :

Hybrid / Remote is allowed.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for the management of all finance and accounting functions, including financial statements, general ledger, treasury management, accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting duties.

The Controller will be an effective accounting professional who demonstrates meticulous precision and attention to detail, identifies opportunities for process and system improvements, and upholds the organizational culture of financial rigor and compliance that has resulted in consecutive years of clean audits. The Controller will supervise accounts payable, payroll management, and procurement.

Location : Remote

Standard work hours aligned with the Pacific Time Zone. Travel to Portland, Oregon for onboarding and as needed to train and engage with staff at Stand headquarters.

THE ORGANIZATION

Stand for Children (Stand) is a unique catalyst for educational success and social progress, to create a brighter future for us all.

It is a highly impactful, financially strong, effectively led, and governed organization, with a high caliber, highly engaged team, and stellar track record of leadership and innovation. With a $25 million total operating budget between its (c) entity, (c) entity, and multiple state political action committees, Stand drives an array of interventions to achieve scaled, sustained, and meaningful positive impact for children and families furthest from opportunity. This is a pathbreaking organization in its prime.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Financial Management

• Manage all aspects of the monthly and yearly accounting processes and procedures, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of general ledger transactions.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, and forecasts in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure GAAP compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee cash management and working capital management.
• Manage accounts payable and procurement.
• Manage the annual financial audit and audit of the (k) plan.
• Manage intercompany transactions and create associated monthly journal entries.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, occupancy and equipment leases, and financial files and records.
• Fully understand and serve as backup to the CFO in managing revenue oversight and the Board Impact Fund.
• Serve on the organization’s (k) oversight committee.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and support the Chief Financial Officer and other executive team members for decision-making purposes.
• Manage financial risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Develop, update, and manage rollout of financial policies and procedures to ensure staff compliance.

Payroll Supervision