Controller

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Controller

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Status: Exempt

Location: Alexandria VA Hybrid

Who We Are:

For over 30 years CAF America has been a leader in enabling cross-border giving to validated charities and charitable projects across the world totalling more than $1 billion. We enable our donors to make strategic cost-effective and tax-advantaged gifts through our vetted network of more than 1.9 million charitable organizations in 135 countries all while reducing the risk reputation exposure and administrative burden associated with cross-border giving.

At CAF America we pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment and culture that values all team members experience and voices and represents the society we serve. We want to attract retain and develop the best of talent at all levels and provide a leading and great place to work where every voice matters.

Summary:

The Financial Controller provides the organizations leadership team and the Boards of CAF America and CAF Canada with financial information by maintaining the General Ledger and related sub-ledgers bank accounts and financial records through oversight on contributions processing grant distributions payroll accounts receivable and accounts payable. The Financial Controller prepares the monthly financial statements and reports for CAF America and CAF Canada. This position is expected to work on a hybrid schedule in the Alexandria HQ.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare or review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with GAAP and internal management and Board requirements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff ensuring compliance with best practices and to develop and retain a highly effective team.
• Prepare analysis of financial statement variances to budget.
• Prepare approve or review detailed journal entries and account analyses to ensure financial statements are complete and accurate.
• Manage the monthly financial close process including ensuring all income and expenses are properly recorded in the period of benefit reviewing/posting journal entries account reconciliations and report preparation.
• Manage and oversee all financial activities including the production of financial reports and statements.
• Monitor bank accounts for cash flow needs. Review and process the payment of vendor invoices. Review and process charity disbursements.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop maintain and improve internal financial controls and procedures to safeguard company asset prevent fraud and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Coordinate the completion of the annual tax returns in the US and Canada.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a non-profit environment. Strive to improve system efficiencies and business practices.
• Manage the annual audits with external auditors for the US and Canada to ensure a successful and timely process.
• Support the annual budget process. Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely efficient and accurate management and financial reporting both monthly annually and ad-hoc.
• Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has authority over classification and booking of all transactions.
• Ensures timely application of GAAP and any changes in accounting regulations.
• Coordinates with colleagues in the UK for monthly reporting intercompany reconciliation annual audit and ensure alignment of accounting principle differences between the US and UK.
• Make recommendations for improvements to company policies and procedures and ensure they are followed.
• Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes.
• Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades or modifications to our systems of record (ERP CRM etc.).
• Assist in formulating strategic and long-term business plans for the Foundation.
• Collaborating and supporting the work of the CFO for the benefit of the Foundation.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work legally in the United States
• Bachelor degree required; Accounting or Finance major preferred
• 10 years of accounting and/or finance experience is required
• 5 years of managerial experience leading teams
• Public Accounting and Non-profit industry experience is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong PC skills especially spreadsheet development
• Experience with automated Finance systems is required; Experience with iPhiCore and/or Sage Intacct is a plus
• Foster collaboration across teams to accomplish the goals of the organization
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work and prioritize in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Superior attention to detail and ability to accurately navigate large and detailed databases
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to adjust communications according to the audience
• Ability to manage large amounts of confidential data and information is required

Computer/Software Experience:

• Finance software - Sage Intacct preferred
• Salesforce
• MS Teams
• MS Office

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. If you require accommodation to perform these essential functions please contact the Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Annual Salary Range: $150000 - $165000

Your health and wellness are important to us. CAF America offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% paid premium for Employee Medical Dental and Vision insurance along with a Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability 401k program with up to 15% match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and robust Time Off programs.