Controller responsible for risk management and process control in an agile banking environment. Analyzing risk situations and supporting management in decision - making with a collaborative approach.
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
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