Controller

About this position Overview New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact. Salary: $100,00 - 110,000 Eligible for benefits 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Controller will lead day-to-day finance operations of the organization, including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grants administration. The Controller will ensure that NHS and NHDS have the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits. The Controller will work closely with management and their staff to educate non-accounting personnel about general accounting/budgeting knowledge, accounting procedures, and to explore how the accounting function can support program operations. Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipts of revenue, costs, and program expenditures. Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the Company's value. The Controller will support audit activity. Consistently analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in an accurate and timely manner for NHS and NHDS. Assist the CFO in annual budgeting and planning process. Assist the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and in financial operating models and delivery. Prepare financial information for the CFO for the Finance Committee and Board Meetings. Manage organization cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the Executive Management Team. Prepare appropriate cash flow statements. Oversee the activities of the Fiscal Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets. Provide necessary information and ensure 990 tax returns are completed and filed in a timely fashion and in compliance with all laws and regulations. Supervise Fiscal Department personnel. Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports. Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. Review and approve all monthly reconciliations. Reconcile the due to/from balances between NHS and NHDS. Review the reconciliations of the due to/from accounts for tax credit deals prepared by staff.Reconcile monthly payroll cash accounts, and other cash accounts as needed, for NHS and NHDS. On a monthly basis, reconcile the property accounts for NHS and NHDS to the financial statements prepared by the Property Management Company. Prepare journal entries for review by the CFO for NHS and NHDS. Answer questions from staff and managers regarding NHS and NHDS. Review and approve weekly check runs. Cross train on Property Tax preparation. Review and approve payroll tax reports provided by ADP. Coordinate the approval to transfer funds for the NHS and NHDS biweekly payrolls with HR. Serves as back-up payroll processor, along with Business Manager/Senior Accountant, in the event both primary processors in HR are unavailable. Experience in Affordable Housing, Section 42 and HOME credits is a plus. EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting or accounting department required. Minimum 3 years of experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. BENEFITS: Medical Vision STD Life Insurance - company paid Employee Assistance Program - company paid Accident & Critical Illness 401k - annual company match (% varies) Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays *Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr