Are you a CPA with 5+ years’ experience in nonprofit accounting, budgeting and financial oversight? Do you have experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software?
We are currently in search of a Controller for a Historic Church. The position is in-person on the Upper East Side of NYC This is a temporary to hire, full-time assignment.
ORGANIZATION TYPE: Historic Church
LOCATION: In-Person (Upper East Side, NYC)
POSITION TITLE: Development and Communications Associate
SCHEDULE: Full-time; 40 hours/week
DURATION: Temporary to Hire
HOURLY PAY: $52.00-$55.00/hour
Is This Your Dream Job: The Controller is an integral part of our finance team. working under the guidance of the Treasurer and reporting directly to the Director of Administration and Finance, they will be tasked with overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the mission and objectives of Brick Church. Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to support our mission-driven initiatives is essential as well as in depth working knowledge of Sage Intacct.
Our Ideal Candidate:
· Accounting degree, BA
· At least 5-8 years of professional experience.
· CPA, preferred
· Ability and comfort navigating a complex accounting structure
o Quick learner, curiosity to figure out problems and solve discrepancies.
o Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation.
o Identify and implement changes to make accounting related workflows operate more efficiently.
· Deep accounting knowledge
o Strong expertise of not-for-profit accounting and reporting
o Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments.
o Solid experience coordinating and managing audit activities.
· Strong computer skills, including Sage Intacct, Excel and Word. Ability to access data from multiple sources and digitally manage it effectively and efficiency.
· Capable manager and leader.
o Ability to establish good interpersonal relationships and work effectively with staff and volunteers
o Capable of explaining accounting/financial matters to non-financial members and committees of the Church and School.
o Proficient in managing multiple tasks, flexible in accepting additional responsibilities, and adept at setting priorities.
o Comfortable working with minimum
How You Will Spend Your Day:
General:
· Responsible for the supervision and maintenance of all Church and School accounting records, reconciliations, and periodic reports.
· Prepare, review and analyze financial statements and report on variances, providing the necessary financial reporting to committees and staff.
· Lead annual budget process.
· Ensure proper internal controls.
· Act as the direct day-to-day liaison with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.
Financial Reporting Responsibilities:
· Prepare reports for Joint Finance Committee, Trustees, and the Session monthly meetings which include: Monthly Statement of Revenue and Expense, Cash Flow Forecast, report on expected significant deviations from budget, status of Stewardship pledges and cash receipts, as well as any detailed analysis requested or appropriate for the meetings.
· Working with Day School Business Manager, prepare monthly financial reports for Day School Committee meetings.
· Provide required and other pertinent financial information and analysis to Senior Pastor, Director of Administration and Finance, Director of the Day School, all major Church Boards and Committees, and appropriate staff.
· Prepare and oversee all required financial documents for annual audit, working with auditors, the Treasurer, and Director of Administration and Finance throughout the process.
Overseeing/Review
· Oversee the work of the Revenue and Payroll Coordinator. Serve as backup to enter payroll, pay increases and benefits adjustments, such as medical flexible spending, dependent flexible spending, pensions, health care premium deductions, dental deductions etc. as needed. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.
· Oversee the work of the Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper. Ensure proper entry into the G/L System.
Budgeting
· Lead annual budget process, including drafting of the budget for the Joint Finance Committee.
Investment
· Maintain recordkeeping of Church investment accounts, including recording all purchases, sales and investment earnings, as well as reconciliations.
· Maintain investment pooling schedules to ensure proper allocation of investment activity to appropriate endowments and other long-term funds.
· Ensure accurate records of unrestricted and donor-restricted endowments and other long-term funds, as well as compliance with donor intentions on restricted funds.
Others
· Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for Accounting Department.
· Prepare reconciliations of revenue and outstanding pledges and receivables.
· Maintain Pledge Processing Procedures and Policy and Procedures for Loose Collections.
· Compliance with Tax related Issues such as 1099’s, W2’s and NYS45, as well as 990-T, if necessary.
· Recommend and implement opportunities to improve efficiencies and controls as well as reduce costs across the organization.
· Participate in review of potential new accounting systems to better integrate with other Church systems.
· Act as the key day-to-day interface with the independent auditors during the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.
· Participate in Joint Finance Committee meetings.
· Provide additional analysis and enhancements as needed.
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