Description

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief Operating and Financial Ofcer, the Controller is responsible for the effective functioning of accounting systems, including accounts payable, payroll systems, purchasing, cash management, general ledger, nancial reporting and regulatory/tax reporting. The Controller will lead and supervise a team of staff that works closely with leadership and their teams, building strong relationships to ensure that the accounting functions support program delivery. They will also manage key relationships, including external auditors and nancial institutions.

The Controller is an individual who leads and thrives in a dynamic, and fast-paced environment; they possess the ability to navigate uncertainty with a strong systems background to deliver effective and efcient accounting services to the Community Change/Community Change Action enterprise.

A portion of the time will be spent working with Community Change's sister organization, Community Change Action.

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Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or another related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of accounting and nance experience, at least 5 of which must be in a senior managerial role.
• Prior nonprofit finance experience in a complex and/or multi-entity nonprot environment with a successful track record of change management leadership in financial management role.
• Recognized success in developing and implementing policies, processes and procedures that impact and involve high levels of collaboration, particularly with program directors and other members of senior leadership.
• An accessible, visible, and flexible management style that inspires trust and confidence in staff to work hard and well together.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision making in a complex organization; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Direct and concise communication skills; an active listener; ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
• Data and technology focused with experience in complex data systems including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, FloQast, Ramp, Bill.com & Salesforce.
• Advanced knowledge GAAP, FASB, and nancial management and internal control compliance.
  Preferred

Certified Public Accountant.

• Experience in nonprot accounting [501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)] and nancial management is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years’ supervisory experience is preferred.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strategic financial thinking in tandem with commitment to operational excellence.
• High integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial staff and leadership.
• Commitment to the mission and values of social justice and equity.