Controller/Director of Finance

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POSTING UNDER VARIOUS TILES: Position may be posted under titles, names, or position descriptions as we are reviewing a broad range of candidates for this role. In addition, for the right candidate we may be open to both full and part time roles depending on qualifications, background and experience. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FLEXIBILITY, POSSIBLE OVERTIME, AND EARLY MORNING MEETINGS: For Full‑Time Salaried Employees, as a salaried exempt employee, you should understand and acknowledge that you are compensated for the performance and fulfillment of specific job duties and not by the hour. This role may require that you work overtime or additional hours outside of your scheduled work week to ensure those duties are fulfilled. As such, you should ensure that your personal obligations and commitments provide you the capacity and focus to meet these requirements. It should also be noted that our Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Division frequently meets early in the mornings – the right candidate will live in a Time Zone where this is possible. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POSITION STRUCTURE: While our preference is W2/Employee based candidates; for the correct candidate we may entertain candidates who desire a more flexible 1099‑contractor based structure. We are not interested in outsourcing our work to accounting firms or service provider organizations. Overview The Controller/Director of Finance is a robust communicator of financial, accounting, and compliance related information. Under the direction of the CFCO they are a critical thought partner in advancing the organization’s goals, projects, and processes in the finance, accounting, and compliance division. The right candidate will have experience and possess strategic abilities to engage with projects in very dynamic ways. The person also engages in oversight and supervision of nonprofit financial matters to ensure proper procedures and processes for receipt and disbursement of funds, allocation of functional expenses, financial modeling, organizational reporting, general ledger account reconciliations, budget assistance, financial analysis, contract review and management, and other related duties as assigned. By bringing a significant level of prior experience and developed leadership, this critical professional will significantly increase the capacity of the Digital Harbor Foundation in response to recent expansion and anticipation of continued growth. Over the past 3‑5 years the organization has experienced tremendous financial growth in both its Fiscally Sponsored Projects (FSPs) and other divisions. Digital Harbor Foundation is dedicated to digital equity for everyone, increasing diversity in the technology sector, and advancing technology innovation for the public good. Driven by our sincere belief that access to opportunity is a basic right, we take bold yet practical actions to support making a better future now. Through a portfolio of projects focused on developing leadership within communities, we support those closest to challenges to take deliberate actions based on a design thinking approach, backed by data analysis, grounded in a practice of collective impact, and driven by a commitment to racial equity. Education and Experience Requirements REQUIRED: Must possess advanced soft skills and an ability to communicate complicated, financial, and business information to non‑financial audiences and stakeholders. REQUIRED: Must possess the ability to engage with projects, programs, and stakeholders in strategic conversations and dialogue with an energetic, dynamic, passionate, and problem‑solver mindset. REQUIRED: Advanced Accounting/Journal Entry/GAAP Experience. PLEASE NOTE THESE SKILLS WILL BE TESTED DURING THE HIRING PROCESS. ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY. MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an AACSB accredited institution. MUST HAVE STRONG/ADVANCED Excel Skills (Formulas, Pivot Tables, V‑Lookups, etc.). The applicant's Excel Skills will be tested during the interview process. MUST HAVE STRONG/ADVANCED Journal Entry Skills (Debits/Credits/Financial Statements). The applicant's Journal Entry Skills will be tested during the interview process. 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling. Ability to present financial information to a non‑financial audience. Working knowledge of financial strategies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems. Preferred: Master’s Degree in Accounting. Preferred: Experience working with Nonprofit Organizations. Preferred: Experience working with ERP System and Advanced GL Software. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven work experience as a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst or similar role. Hands‑on experience with financial and statistical software. Expertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas). Familiarity with finance databases. Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP). Up‑to‑date with accounting laws and regulations. Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts. Demonstrable strategic thinking skills. Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information. Strong technical accounting background with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting requirements. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well on a team, and a positive disposition. Ability to effectively collaborate with various departments within the organization. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Detail‑oriented and able to perform in a high‑pressure environment. Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Journal Entry Skills (debits and credits – will be tested). Strong Excel Skills & Analytical Skills. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Highly organized with superb written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides). Ability to work independently, including managing multiple projects and deadlines and proactively identifying and completing tasks. Ability to collaborate on informal and formal team‑based projects. Ability to think strategically and make recommendations that consider competing needs and priorities. Comfort proactively learning new skills. Knowledge relating to federal and state grant application and reporting; Proficient with QuickBooks. Outstanding knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations. Prior experience with fiscal sponsorship, or multiple subsidiaries or companies with a complex operating structure, is highly beneficial, including indirect cost rate applications. Additional Notes This position is remote and may have occasional in‑person meetings occurring in the Baltimore headquarters of Digital Harbor Foundation. Role and Responsibilities - Strategic and Analytic Financial Management & Operations Design and oversee financial systems, processes, protocols, policies, and procedures. Oversee financial services that affect divisions, under direction of the CFO to include: Accounts Payable (AP) / 1099 Filings / Accounts Receivable (AR) Ensuring payments are recorded in SalesForce (SF) Cash receipt workpaper updates Ensuring restricted net assets (RNA) workpapers are updated Sending out divisional financial statements each month Preparing monthly financial packages Handling projects that affect specific divisional needs Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices and requirements. Monitor and control cash flow, including managing accounts receivable and accounts payable. Maintain the organization’s Rapid Reporting, Power BI, Dashboards, and Analytics. Financial Forecasting & Reporting Implement and support data‑driven principles to guide the foundation’s work. Develop and forecast budgets as well as provide financial concierge services to projects/project directors. Prepare timely financial statements, ensuring prompt and accurate month, quarter, and year‑end closings. Manage audits and financial compliance activities. Drive financial accountability by identifying and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting, contributing to tracking and reporting on engagement outputs and outcomes for both internally and externally submitted reports. Provide reporting to senior management for cash #J-18808-Ljbffr Digital Harbor Foundation