Controller-Accounting

Primary Role: 

Reporting to the board, the Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and reporting activities for TMSA and QCSS schools. The Controller works closely with the Senior Accounting Manager (SAM) and the leadership team and is involved in presentations to the board, finance committee, and lenders. He/she is also responsible for implementing /integrating policies, identifying risks, and developing strategies to prevent harmful activities or practices.

Qualifications:

•       Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, Master’s degree preferred
•       Active CPA License is required
•       Three years of experience in finance or accounting field is required, supervisory experience is preferred
•       Non-Profit Accounting and NC Public Schools accounting experience is preferred

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices as demonstrated by holding an active CPA license.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announcements,
• Experience in nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations,
• Knowledge of financial compliance and risk management includes legal and regulative requirements for nonprofit organizations.
• Communication skills to present accounting and financial needs.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to prioritize and demonstrate a proper sense of urgency
• History of successfully implementing/integrating systems, policies, and protocols
• Experience with identifying risks and developing strategies to prevent harmful activities or practices

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Compatible with the organizational priorities, develop, analyze, and make recommendations relating to accounting and financial systems to ensure effective and productive financial operations
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting practices, assuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and/or GASB standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the accounting department to assure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions to ensure accuracy of data and timely monthly and year-end reporting
• Engage in an organization-wide initiative to update all systems supporting all aspects of uncommon operations
• Examine financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;
• Oversee all program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period
• Oversee the payroll function and related systems, complete quarterly and annual IRS payroll forms. 
• Oversee the complete coordination of all the audits and the gathering of required audit information, IRS Form 990 preparations, and filing activity
• Maintain continuous lines of communication and keep the SAM informed of all accounting issues.
• Leverage the current accounting team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Together with the accounting team, strive to obtain clean audits for all entities for each fiscal year.
• Implement/integrate systems, policies, and protocols
• Identify risks and develop strategies to prevent harmful activities or practices. 

Other duties, as assigned, by supervisor/administrator.