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350 is looking for a Controller to oversee all accounting operations of 350 which has $20M annual revenues and processes $20M of transactions annually.
About 350
350 is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns grassroots organizing and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350 works hard to organize in a new wayeverywhere at once using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world. The values that guide and drive our work are listed here.
350 is an equalopportunity employer. 350 strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. Were committed to the principles of justice and we try to build a safe workplace where everyone is treated fairly and enjoys working together. We value new perspectives ideas of all sorts and different ways of working. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350 carries out our work including what we decide to work on and how creatively/effectively we do that. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members regardless of race national origin ethnicity age disability assigned gender gender expression or identity sexual orientation or identity religion or creed veteran status marital or parental status and genetic information. We also strive to include team members in communities most impacted by climate change or impacted by other kinds of environmental social and economic injustice.
About the Controller role
This senior position requires proven handson experience in endtoend accounting management team management and a strong understanding of both nonprofit accounting and US GAAP accounting. This position includes exercising independent judgment to accomplish job duties implementing global process improvements and being proactive at keeping processes moving forward. The Controller provides overall leadership for all areas of the accounting function including accounts payable accounts receivable banking month end close payroll general ledger journal entries audit support administrative support etc. This role exercises responsibility for the accuracy of financial data and reports and promotes the safeguarding of the organizations assets through the maintenance of adequate internal controls. The Controllers responsibilities span across an international global organization that operates in 20 currencies 30 countries 4 separate entities and 2 separate organizations 501c3 and 501c4. This position reports into the Global Director of Finance and is an important leader within the Finance & Accounting Department and the organization as a whole.
Job Responsibilities
Accounting Functions Financial Reporting and Financial Systems
- Lead the accounting function by assigning directing and monitoring all tasks in this area.
- Overseeing and managing accounts payable accounts receivable payroll accounting and payroll processing preparing journal entries general accounting activity banking activity and account reconciliations.
- Create implement and manage a global month end close (MEC) process to ensure financials are timely accurate and complete. Review and manage the process endtoend and implement improvements where necessary to drive efficiency and accuracy. Make adjustments and journal entries where necessary and ensure staff has completed their MEC duties properly and ontime.
- Conduct account analysis and ad hoc reporting after month end close to check for thoroughness consistency or other requests. Review P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement and Trial Balance reports for consistency trending anomalies missing transactions corrections needed etc. every month during MEC.
- Assign responsibilities as needed to accounting team members to ensure a smooth and efficient MEC process.
- Assist the members of the Finance & Accounting Department in preparing budgets forecasts reports etc.
- Responsible for managing operational and financial data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Assist the Director of Finance and other management in development and documentation of operational procedures.
- Assist the Director of Finance and other management in development of system controls to ensure data integrity and internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Assist the Director of Finance and other management in production of accurate and timely financial statements.
- Oversee all accounts ledgers subledgers and reporting systems.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate US GAAP standards external laws/regulations and translations from IFRS wherever appropriate.
- Assist the Director of Finance and other team members with compliance for regulatory filings tax filings etc. in overseas entities in South Africa UK and other locations.
- Stay uptodate on accounting changes including for the nonprofit sector. Design and implement new processes to keep financial transaction recording and financial reporting uptodate with new standards to remain compliant.
- Assist the Director of Finance in annual audit and Tax Form 990 preparation. Prepare review and/or approve detailed audit schedules and reconciliations. Identify any write offs adjustments reclasses etc. prior to the audit and record in the accounting system.
- Assist the Director of Finance in remediating any audit issues that result from the annual audit in an effort to continually improve processes and results.
- Create maintain and revise as needed global accounting manuals containing accounting policies and procedures and other working documents as needed to ensure staff adhere to recommended practices and procedures.
- Oversee entire Accounts Payable process and Accounts Receivable function (supervise in consultation or liaise with development team to ensure accurate recording of revenue and corresponding restrictions). Implement best practices for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in consultation with other finance and accounting team members or other staff.
- Responsible for timely and accurate bank reconciliations credit card reconciliations debit card reconciliations etc. for all 350 accounts including those in nonUSD currencies.
- Act as expert on accounting system(s) setup capabilities and technical requirements. Ensure accounting system integrity and make recommendations to COO and Director of Finance for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.
- Responsible for review and approval of payroll processing and payroll accounting entries in multiple countries including US Canada South Africa UK etc. Work with various payroll providers in each country for timely payroll submission and payment and to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. Maintain reconciliations for payroll liabilities including retirement/pensions taxes and other benefits.
- Understand intercompany and interentity accounting and cost allocations including dueto duefrom accounting.
- Consistently prepare financial data analyze financial data and share reports in an accurate and timely manner as requested from the Director of Finance COO or other management. Clearly communicate monthly quarterly and annual financial statements. Keep management informed of any material changes.
Cash Flow Management and Controls
- Responsible for overall management and safeguarding of cash including banking bank transfers and other cashequivalent/investment accounts.
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue and actual expenditures.
- Develop documentation of procedures and recommendations for cash control process improvements.
- Assist Director of Finance in organizational cash flow forecasting as needed.
- Complete and/or review reconciliations for all cash or cashequivalent/investment accounts on a monthly basis.
Other
- Oversee accounting staff including members of accounts payable accounts receivable and general accountants and/or specialists.
- Develop and manage a highperforming accounting team with an employeeoriented culture that emphasizes quality process improvement and employee retention. Manage direct reports including motivation performance evaluations feedback training/support and accountability while maintaining the goals of the Finance & Accounting Department and Operations Department.
- Support the Finance & Accounting Department and Operations Department when called upon for various requests. Assist in special projects as necessary and other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance COO and/or Managing Director.
- Participate or support organizational initiatives or events.
- Take initiative to learn about climate change and the mission and programs of 350
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Accounting.
- Minimum 8 years of accounting experience demonstrating a clear increase in responsibilities.
- Minimum 5 years as a manager within the accounting or finance function including 3 years of direct supervision.
- Excellent and expert knowledge of US GAAP.
- Experience in developing implementing and managing the month end close process for an international organization.
- Experience in an international nonprofit organization including experience in multientity multicurrency and international transactions/accounting.
- Strong experience and working knowledge of general ledger accounts payable domestic and international disbursements nonprofit revenue recognition accounts receivable payroll and banking required.
- Experience in being a key player for audit support.
- Experience implementing or migrating to a new accounting system or ERP or other similar project management experience.
- Familiarity and knowledge of best practices in key accounting functions such as accounts payable accounts receivable cash management etc.
- Ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels in the organization including nonfinance colleagues.
- Keen analytic organization and independent problemsolving skills. Experience in effectively communicating key data including presentations to management.
- Meticulous attention to detail demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness organized monitors own work and the work of others to ensure quality.
- Expert at managing self including prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines while also managing multiple team members.
- Proactive handson thinker and problem solver.
- Customeroriented positive attitude.
- Excellent written and communication skills and proficiency in the English language (spoken and written) are required.
- Excellent ability to improve global and team processes.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced complex organization while prioritizing multiple different projects and processes.
Desired skills and experiences
- A CPA or accounting certification is a plus.
- Some understanding of IFRS is a plus.
- Commitment to a work environment that incorporates cultural values and is missiondriven professional direct naturally collaborative and collegial.
- Comfortable working in partnership with senior staff within the organization.
- Experience with Intacct Expensify and/or similar accounting/ERP system.
- Experience with Google suite including gmail google calendar google docs google sheets.
- Experience with modelling and complex functions in Microsoft Excel.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working both independently and in teams highly responsive and able to lead initiatives as well as take direction from others.
Position Type: Fulltime 36 hrs per week)
Application Deadline: This job is open until filled or the hiring manager determines that they can no longer accept applications.
Location: This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States South Africa and the United Kingdom.
In the US we can only hire in the following states: CA CO CT D.C. GA MA MD ME MT NC NJ NY PA VA VT WA or WI
Compensation: This position falls under 350.orgs Salary Grade 3.3 with compensation equivalent to USD 105000 in the US ZAR 940078 in South Africa and GBP 74000 in the UK.
Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in their country of residence. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
