Hybrid Corporate Controller

at March of Dimes

• Job title: Corporate Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Arlington, United States

About the role

• Corporate Controller overseeing Accounting operations for March of Dimes. Leading compliance with GAAP and managing financial reports and audits in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the SVP, Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller plays a pivotal and strategic role managing the Accounting operations of the Organization.
• Provides direct supervision and technical expertise of day-to-day operations of all Accounting functions; ensuring regulatory requirements are met and finance policies are followed.
• Leads Accounting team to support compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures.
• Daily monitoring of staff projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Manages Liquidity, Treasury, Investment and Pension financial functions of the Organization and serves as key partner to financial institutions.
• Key liaison to Auditors of annual financial statements, grant single audit, and employee benefit plans.
• Prepares management responses and implements action plans for any audit findings or recommendations.
• Assists in the preparation of the Federal Tax Return 990.
• Directs staff in preparation of financial reports used in the operations of the organization
• Provides and presents financial reports to Management, Senior Leadership and Board timely and accurately.
• Attends governing Committee and Board meetings, including Finance Audit & Risk Committee, Quarterly Board Meetings, and Pensions and Investment meetings to support operations and requirements as needed.
• Works with Human Resources on Employee Health and Benefit Plan audits and renewals.
• Oversees Risk management and Insurance activities of Organization as needed.
• Collaborates with Legal team in reviewing financial and insurance terms of contracts.
• Cultivates an environment of continuous financial improvement through the creation and management of internal control tools, team member support and leadership.

Requirements

• CPA license or MBA, Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or other related field.
• Ten years’ experience in accounting with progressive management.
• Proven success in providing excellent internal and external customer service, building successful teams, and establishing relationships with auditors, financial institutions and other key partners.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complicated financial issues verbally and in writing to all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Extensive experience with enterprise financial systems, database query tools, and spreadsheets.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating internal control processes.
• Not for Profit experience preferred.
• NetSuite or other General Ledger system proficiency also preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities