Hybrid Controller

at American Rivers

• Job title: Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $106,000 - $135,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Controller managing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with GAAP at American Rivers. Overseeing monthly close and financial statements for the organization and its action fund.

Responsibilities

• The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting for American Rivers’ financial transactions, as well as for developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
• The Controller maintains and continuously improves the system of financial controls, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, banking and cash management, payroll, and benefits.
• This position oversees the monthly close, corporate financial statements for both American Rivers and American Rivers Action Fund on a monthly basis and for the annual audit and is the primary liaison between staff and the auditors.
• This position supervises the Senior Staff Accountant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of nonprofit experience.
• At least 10 years of supervisory experience and 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with management experience.
• Knowledge of tax laws and related issues for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, including UBI, lobbying disclosures, federal and state filings, and internal controls.
• Expertise in accounting software and office software products (Sage Intacct preferred).
• Superior understanding of all aspects of nonprofit accounting, financial management, and FASB pronouncements.
• Experience in accounting for deferred gifts.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Able to produce high quality work and exercise good judgment.
• Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• health, dental, and life insurance
• retirement plan
• training budget
• sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• four weeks of paid vacation
• paid sabbaticals every seven years
• 3% retirement match