Controller

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Controller is accountable to assist the CFO in improving overall financial health as well as maintaining full compliance with all applicable regulations. The individual must be well versed in all aspects of financial management, ranging from managing all accounting functions, accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring preparation of complete and accurate financial statements and overseeing annual audit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


CORE:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and reporting.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.

• Perform month-end and year-end closings, including to but not limited to bank reconciliation reviews, balance sheet analysis, closing journal entries, and posting monthly accruals.

• Ensure financial statements are accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP

• Manage and develop accounting staff and foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

• Lead the preparation of reports for all required governmental agencies and Y-USA annual financial submission.

• Leads process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

AUDIT OWNERSHIP:

• Lead the annual audit process end-to-end

• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting schedules

• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Special projects as assigned to support financial objectives.

• Support the CFO in managing the annual budgeting process

QUALIFICATIONS:


• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• 3-5 years of experience managing a team.

• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency

• Approachable, collaborative, and influential partner to business leaders


• Proven experience owning month-end close and financial statements

• Direct experience leading or heavily supporting annual audits

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting

PREFERRED:


• Experience working in at a nonprofit organization is preferred


• CPA experience

• Experience overseeing or partnering on payroll processes

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:


• Building relationships

• Financial Management

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

• Problem Solving & Results Driven

• Emotional Maturity


• Developing Self & Others


WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.


• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.


BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance


• YMCA Retirement - 12% match after 2 yrs of service


• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• YMCA Southcoast Association Membership (includes Nationwide membership)


• Vacation, holidays and sick time


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Flexible work from home options available.


Compensation: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year