Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, but we realize that starts with our staff. You see it in our people, our relationships with each other, and our partnerships within the community. Our passion and commitment to serving the community and each other is key to our organizational culture, engagement, and, ultimately, the Foundation’s success.

The Assistant Controller leads the day-to-day operations of the accounting function across the Omaha Community Foundation and supporting organizations. Working in partnership with the Controller, this role serves as a primary operational leader for accounting operations, providing leadership to the finance team, and supporting internal partners across the organization. 

The Assistant Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance activities while ensuring strong internal controls and consistent application of accounting practices. This role helps strengthen financial operations through process improvement, team leadership, and operational oversight.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field*
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, audit support, and demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles in both routine and complex scenarios
  
• Experience working with accounting systems and financial data platforms, including identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and system performance
• Experience coordinating audit processes with external auditors, including preparation of audit materials and supporting documentation
• Experience managing in a team environment, including setting priorities, providing regular guidance, and overseeing team deliverables
• Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with employees, vendors, and organization leaders
• Experience processing payroll, including preparation, submission, and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member with colleagues and external partners on a regular basis 

Preferred: 

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred, but not required

*A combination of relevant education and previous experience may be considered in lieu of the defined educational requirements. 

Essential Functions: 

Audit, Compliance, and Technical Accounting 

• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, ensuring complete, accurate documentation and audit readiness across all entities 

• Coordinate audit processes and materials, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit deliverables 

• Prepare and manage Form 990 filings and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements 

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, reinforcing consistent application across all accounting activities 

• Apply accounting principles to routine and complex scenarios, including researching guidance and implementing appropriate treatment in alignment with established policies and standards 

Financial Reporting 

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable accounting standards 

• Oversee financial reporting for OCF and supporting organizations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and reliability of outputs 

• Support budget development and perform budget-to-actual analysis to ensure alignment between financial plans and actual results 

Accounting Operations 

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across OCF and supporting organizations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all accounting activities 

• Oversee core accounting processes, including reconciliations, ensuring accounts are accurate, current, and discrepancies are resolved promptly 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, ensuring timely completion of all accounting activities and preventing backlog 

• Oversee accounting systems and tools (including investment account data aggregator), ensuring data integrity, functionality, and effective use 

• Evaluate system performance and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and usability 

• Identify gaps, risks, or inefficiencies in processes and workflows and implement improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency, and consistency 

Leadership and Internal Partnership  

• Manage, mentor, and develop assigned team members, ensuring strong performance, individual professional growth, and team cohesion 

• Set clear priorities and oversee team workflows and deliverables to ensure alignment, timeliness, and quality 

• Reinforce expectations around accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal partners on accounting-related matters, providing guidance and support 

• Provide guidance and problem-solving support across departments to ensure alignment with accounting policies and processes 

• Escalate complex or strategic issues to the Controller or Chief Financial Officer, as needed, while maintaining accountability through resolution 

Operational Oversight 

• Process payroll on a semi-monthly, including preparation, review, and submission, and perform related reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of accounts
• May be required to complete other duties within scope as assigned

T his job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be adjusted as organizational needs evolve.

Environment:

The primary work location is 1120 S. 101st Street in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is expected to work in the office with the occasional flexibility to work from home, and regularly travels locally for meetings, events, and community engagement.

Who is the Omaha Community Foundation?

We are maximizing the power of philanthropy to strengthen our community. Our vision is a connected community of passionate philanthropists, strong nonprofits, and thriving residents. We work to make this vision a reality daily through planning, building strategic partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue with all our partners and fundholders, and ensuring we have a lot of fun along the way. We’re committed to these efforts because we believe a stronger community is worth it for everyone.

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OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy‑related needs during the application and interview process.  Employment is at‑will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.