Controller

YMCA
Salary
$75,000.00
$95,000.00
How to Apply
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Enjoy a full-time Controller position with competitive benefits, and contribute to our mission of strengthening the community.  
Job Description

The Controller is responsible for all accounting operations of the Greater Providence YMCA including preparation of financial reports, accounts receivable and accounts payable. This position works in collaboration with other administrative and branch staff to identify information needed to track financial activity. The Controller works with the outside accounting firm to ensure completion of annual audits and required IRS forms and financial paperwork. The Controller provides analysis of pertinent data and offers guidance on achieving financial outcomes.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Knowledge GAAP and A-133 audit requirements
  • Superior attention to detail and deadlines
  • Knowledge of computer applications including Excel and general accounting packages
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, creative and team-oriented environment
  • Ability to self-start with minimal guidance
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an accounting management position required
  • 5-10 years successful experience in financial management/reporting
  • Strong supervisory experience and skill
Essential Functions
  • In partnership with branch Leadership Staff, responsible for the preparation of the annual agency budget. This process also includes the analysis of monthly financials in relation to the budget and appropriate trend and forecast analysis.
  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements and account reconciliations including the month-end closing process with reconciliations completed in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates annual audit and completion of audit work papers, as well as the annual IRS Form 990 and entering the 990 data into the YUSA C-Trac Portal.
  • Ensure is properly captured and reflected in financial statements.
  • In collaboration with appropriate staff, create metrics to monitor financial success of strategies and prepare reports on identified indicators monthly.
  • Prepare supplemental financial reports as needed
  • Assists branch staff in expanding financial literacy
  • Supervises Finance Department staff and ensures accuracy and timeliness of department information with includes fund development, accounts payable, general accounting and the Central Business Office staff.
  • Enhance and develop internal controls that monitor, and safeguard assets of the agency exist and are being followed.
  • Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, endowments and restricted cash.
  • Manages operating cash flow management including ensuring timely payment to vendors and to project cash flow requirements throughout the year.
  • Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, analyses and cost studies as required. Provides recommendations as needed based on findings.
  • Oversee the purchase order approval system and workflow to maximize efficiency and monitor expenses.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Certifications

Certifications / Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an accounting management position required

  • 5-10 years successful experience in financial management/reporting

  • Child Abuse Prevention/OSHA training
  • Multi Team or Branch Leadership Certification

It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain all certifications and renew them in a timely manner in accordance with the certifying organization.