Controller

Controller Position at American Coatings Association

American Coatings Association (ACA) seeks a qualified candidate to assist in performing Controller-level activities within its Finance and Accounting Department. This position is located in Washington, DC and will report to the Senior Vice President and CFO.

ACA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. Through advocacy of the industry and its positions on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels, it acts as an effective ally ensuring that the industry is represented and fairly considered. The association focuses on advancements in science and technology through its technical conferences and journals, and offers essential business information to members through its publications, surveys, and business programs.

In addition to the parent organization, American Coatings Association, this position will also provide Controller duties for ACA's subsidiaries: PaintCare (PC), World Coatings Council (WCC), AC Media and PaintPAC.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Controllership/Accounting
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Annual Budget Preparation
• Financial Audit
• Tax & Compliance
• Accounting and Information Systems
• Leadership

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant business degree; CPA license required.
• Seven to ten years of related accounting experience with three or more years management experience.
• Experience with 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations and related accounting and reporting requirements is preferable but not required.
• Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge with automated accounting systems, preferably NetSuite and/or Planful Forecast & Budgeting Tool.
• Demonstrated experience with online accounts payable systems, preferably Bill.com or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with a corporate credit card online expense reporting tool, preferably Ramp.
• Knowledge of association management software, preferably Salesforce, and integration workflows between Salesforce and NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to create and use complex formulas and pivot tables in Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate with all organizational levels.

Location:

This position is located at ACA headquarters in Washington, DC and will operate within a hybrid work environment (working both onsite and remotely).

Employment, Salary and Benefits:

This is a full time, regular position. Salary range: $160K-$175K annually, dependent on experience; ACA provides generous benefits including 401(k) match, PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance, commuter benefits & wellness reimbursement, and professional development/training opportunities.