Controller

JOB POSTING -- Controller

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility full human rights and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals institutions and coalitions to build power transform public opinions and change policies to achieve full human civil and labor rights. Guided by power love and vision of our community CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking an experienced Controller to join our social justice and social services organization. This is an opportunity to bring your analytical and organizational skills to a continually growing and vibrant organization. The Controller is responsible for directing the day to day financial activities of the organization by overseeing transactional accounting work and taking a hands-on role in month-end close-out public and private grant collections and reconciliations as well as assisting the Managing Director in preparing reports which summarize and forecast the organizations business and financial activities.

The ideal candidate must possess the ability to balance the day to day needs of the organization while being open and flexible to addressing urgent needs and additional projects as they arise. This position will also manage the financial compliance of both 501(c)3 and 501 (c)4 organizations transactions. The Controller must understand financial programs to obtain information related to grant compliance and reporting. This position supervises the accounting team and reports directly to the Managing Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for oversight of day to day accounting and grant functions.
• Manage agency cash flow and prepares regular cash flow projections.
• Supervise month-end close-out and maintains balance sheet schedules.
• Prepare monthly financials and regular financial reports
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects programs capital expenditures etc. when necessary.
• Manage annual audit outside audits and tax preparation.
• Responsible for shared oversight of public and private grant reporting.
• Work with the Development Department in tracking grant performance and allocation methodology to ensure maximization of grant utilization as well as proper allocation and optimal net revenue results.
• Work with the Managing Director and program managers to assist with tracking grants and budget modifications as needed.
• Manage and oversee the preparation and modifications of the annual budget.
• Work closely with the Assistant Controller in supervising the AP/AR teams.
• Maintain and implement new accounting policies and internal control procedures.
• Work to safeguard agency assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits controls and checks across all departments.
• Prepare monthly trial balance and cost center reports.
• Maintain banking and vendor relationships as appropriate.
• Prepare and monitors the Organizations budgets and internal systems using Sage Intact Nexonia and Salesforce.
• Continually evaluate established policies and procedures and recommend updates or modifications as necessary.
• Attend and participates in board management and committee meetings as appropriate
• In collaboration with development department staff monitors grant invoicing and receivables communicates with funders as needed.
• Work with other directors to understand budget variances and to train staff on organizational processes and procedures
• Prepare monthly and quarterly various financial analyses

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree in business accounting and/or CPA equivalent experience.
• At least five years experience in finance with significant grant reporting experience.
• At least three years experience as a non-profit Controller with government grant experience.
• At least five years combined work experience with GAAP and audit preparation.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of relevant accounting tax and compliance rules and regulations for 501(c) 3 and 501 (c)4 nonprofit organizations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and mastery of computer software including Microsoft Office accounting software such as Sage Intacct Nexonia and Salesforce.
• Experience in the supervision management and mentoring of staff.
• Experienced with all facets of the accounting cycle from transactional level to month-end and annual close-out.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability in financial analysis budget development accounting procedures and contractual compliance

PREFERRED:

• Must have CPA Accreditation.
• Project team or organizational management experience is a plus.
• Understanding fundraising through foundations and individual donors.

DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast pace working environment.
• Strong hands-on leadership organizational and analytical skills with ability to manage in all directions.
• Excellent organizational skills good attention to detail and well organized.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff members and allies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills such as dealing successfully with personnel on all levels in the organization and relates well to contacts outside the organization.
• Strong commitment and passion to building immigrant power within a broader strategy toward achieving social economic and racial justice.
• Self-motivated proven ability to work independently and open to be innovative and creative.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to successfully relate to community residents.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities attention to detail and proficiency in prioritizing assignments for timely completion of projects.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills to articulate and explain complex financial issues effectively.
• Demonstrated record as a successful team player including the ability to develop and maintain a goal-oriented positive attitude throughout the finance team.
• Ability to translate financial concepts effectively and the ability to work with program and development colleagues to accomplish grant reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy a must; great ability to problem solve and find suitable solutions to immediate challenges.
• Strong commitment to CHIRLAs mission of empowering low-income community groups.
• Support CHIRLAs fundraising goals including annual fundraising drive and GALA activities.

Job Title: Controller

Salary & Benefits: $110000 - $125000 CHIRLA also offers an excellent benefits package which includes annual paid vacation; additional paid holiday leave in December; employer contribution to retirement account; health dental vision and life insurance plans.

FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary full-time regular

Classification: CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME Local 4501. This position is part of management and is not covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

REPORTS TO:Managing Director

CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION: Position will remain open until filled.

LOCATION: Main Headquarters Los Angeles CA On-site position

CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment appointment promotion compensation benefits transfers training and educational opportunities without regard to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions genetic information as defined by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status registered domestic partner status age (40 or older) sexual orientation HIV/AIDS status pregnancy or pregnancy-related disability military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation. All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.