Controller

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Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for generating financial statements in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with GAAP. Oversee the accounting month-end including revenue recognition A/R A/P fixed assets investments prepaids and accruals. Manage the annual audit and internal controls resulting in a clean audit opinion. Assist with completion of the IRS form 990 and assist with annual budgeting. This position performs monthly quarterly and annual financial analysis and reporting. Provide billing support and accounting/financial software system support. This position collaborates with Rises Directors the Finance team and the IT team.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close:

• Oversee the accounting month-end close process including the timely and accurate recording of all applicable accounting transactions. Responsible for ensuring the coordination preparation and posting of revenue recognition A/R A/P fixed assets investments prepaids and accruals. Ensure necessary documentation exists to support financial transactions.
• Monitor and document treasury and banking activities.
• Ensure good internal financial controls are maintained. Update and improve internal controls as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining the accounting software system(s).
• Help identify opportunities to maximize revenues and reduce costs.
• Track cost allocations within internal accounting software system and maintain allocation methodology and documentation. Account for ongoing changes.
• Maintain positive working relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Financial Reporting:

• Responsible for accounting/financial software reporting tools. Perform report-writing duties in accounting software. Utilize various software data analytics products and tools.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Prepare the monthly financial reporting package.
• Reconcile trial balance and balance sheet accounts monthly. Perform various revenue and expense account analytics and testing.
• Prepare other specialized financial reports for stakeholders as required. Track progress of actual vs. budget results and highlight significant trends or variances from budget. Discuss financial results with internal stakeholders and answer financial inquiries.

Financial Compliance:

• Prepare for the annual financial audit and respond to requests from the external auditors.
• Assist with annual IRS Form 990 reporting and the annual budgeting process.
• Assist with meeting various compliance requirements: governmental statutory insurance employee benefit programs etc.

Required Education Experience and other Qualifications

• Minimum four-year degree in Accounting Finance or related field; or equivalent experience
• Five years general accounting experience in the nonprofit industry
• Excellent mathematical accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service skills to maintain good internal and external working relationships
• Ability to prioritize organize and self-direct to meet deadlines and accomplish goals
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nonprofit accounting
• Skill in researching/investigating and summarizing financial transactions
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and completely to stakeholders
• Technology skills: past proficiency with accounting software Microsoft Office software (Excel Outlook Word etc.).
• Valid drivers license or reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MS Dynamics GP software
• Experience with medical billing
• Experience in the social services industry
• Experience with grant accounting
• Experience with data analytics tools and reporting

Benefits

• Wage: $88345.47- $103844.68 per year depending on qualifications
• Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
• Dental insurance less than $17/month
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
• Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
• Voluntary Life Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e. CPR First Aide and more) to help you be successful in your role
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee resource groups (i.e. DEI LGBTQ recognition and more).
• A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.

How to Apply: Visit our career page at to apply to this and other positions Include a resume and cover letter. Email us at if any questions.

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Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage peoples unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races genders ages nationalities religions sexual orientations and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.

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