Controller

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle TN

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are hiring a full-time Controller to join the Finance Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

Who we are: For nearly 50 years Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has dedicated itself to nourishing and empowering their neighbors so they can thrive. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Second Harvest implements sustainable solutions to food insecurity through a strategically selected network of more than 600 partners across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries congregate meal sites shelters childcare facilities senior centers group homes and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee its mission and programs please visit .

What youll do:

Summary:The Controller serves as the organizations financial operations leader responsible for ensuring the accuracy integrity and reliability of all accounting financial reporting and compliance activities across a dynamic nonprofit with complex state and federal funding streams and social enterprise operations.

This role oversees the full accounting cycle maintains a strong internal control environment ensures compliance with GAAP Uniform Guidance state grant regulations and internal policies and strengthens financial transparency across the organization.

The Controller partners closely with the CFO and leadership team to support strategic decision-making and provide financial insights that improve program performance mission impact and sustainability. This leader promotes accountability operational excellence and a workplace culture grounded in inclusion and belonging.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Accounting Leadership

Lead all core accounting operations including general ledger cash management A/P A/R fixed assets and revenue recognition.
Develop enhance and maintain accounting policies procedures and internal controls that ensure compliance accuracy and operational efficiency.
Direct the monthly and annual close processes including journal entries reconciliations variance analysis and financial reporting packages.
Ensure financial systems are optimized wellmaintained and support realtime visibility and accountability.

Federal & State Grant Accounting (Expanded Accountability)

Serve as the organizations authority on federal and state grant accounting compliance and allowable cost standards.
Ensure full compliance with Uniform Guidance state grant rules cost allocation standards documentation requirements and audit readiness.
Oversee endtoend grant accounting including grant budget development and proposal support; proper allocation and coding of expenditures; and financial reporting and reimbursement requests to state/federal funders.
Prepare and maintain detailed Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) documentation and single audit support schedules.
Partner with program leaders to monitor spending proactively identify risks and guide financial decision-making related to program delivery.

Annual Program Costing & Operational Analytics

Lead annual and ongoing program cost analysis to determine true cost of service delivery including direct and indirect expense allocation.
Work with program leaders to interpret program financial results and identify opportunities for efficiency cost reduction and revenue optimization.
Develop reports and dashboards that enable leadership to understand program trends cost drivers and financial performance across key mission areas.
Support the CFO in developing longterm financial models tied to program expansion social enterprise growth and strategic initiatives.

Compliance Audit & Regulatory Oversight

Prepare and/or oversee preparation of federal state and local financial filings (excluding HRspecific filings).
Serve as primary liaison for external auditors for the organizations annual financial statement audit single audit and Form 990 filing.
Prepare detailed audit schedules reconciliations and documentation required for federal state and private grant reviews.
Serves as primary contact for cash management and credit card services with our banking relationships including any required compliance with debt covenants.
Maintain and enforce organizational compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.

Budgeting Forecasting & OrganizationWide Support

Support the CFO and leadership team in the annual budgeting process by preparing forecasts modeling scenarios and providing departmental budget guidance.
Provide highquality financial analysis to program teams development staff and leadership to support organizational priorities grant applications and operational planning.

Technology Systems & Process Improvement

Oversee the financial technology ecosystem including invoice workflow platforms automated A/P systems and expense management tools.
Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at automating manual processes strengthening internal controls and enhancing financial reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with Technology to ensure financial systems integrations are reliable secure and aligned with organizational needs.

Leadership & Team Management

Provide training mentorship crosstraining and clear expectations to build a resilient and highperforming finance team.
Champion an inclusive missionaligned culture where staff feel safe valued and empowered.

Other duties as assigned.

When & Where:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Occasional duties may be necessary as well as responding to issues outside of normal working hours (e.g. disaster response community events etc.). Occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required for meetings or special events.

Essential business/ first responder: In instances of a federal state or locally declared emergency Second Harvest is typically considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety is balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others.

Is this you

Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related areas required; Masters degree preferred; CPA strongly preferred.

Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in accounting positions with 2 years of direct managerial experience in accounting units required. Strongly preferred: non-profit accounting federal/state grant management single audit experience.

Skills & Capabilities:

Deep knowledge of GAAP internal controls and nonprofit accounting principles
Advanced Excel and strong financial systems proficiency; NetSuite experience a plus
Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills; strong intellectual curiosity
Strong time management and project leadership abilities
Ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Allowable Substitutions: Combination of education experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position may be considered in lieu of education/experience at the organizations discretion.

Competencies: Coaching/Developing Others Leadership/Strategic Thinking Influence Project Management

Other requirements: Our pre-hire process requires acceptable results from the following: professional reference feedback criminal background Motor Vehicle Record. Current Drivers License and automobile insurance are also required. Criminal backgrounds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering several factors (timing frequency severity and job relation).

What Second Harvest has to offer:

Work with a purpose: As one of middle Tennessees largest nonprofits our local hunger relief work is uniquely rewarding hands on and solutions oriented. We are innovative mission-focused diverse collaborative values-driven and focused on results. A career with Second Harvest ensures that you not only earn a paycheck but also help your local community through meaningful work. If you are passionate about serving your neighbors in need and are committed to our mission to nourish and empower people we invite you to join our 120 person team in the fight against hunger as we work to achieve our vision of a community where everyone has equitable access to the food and resources they need.

Award winning workplace: we are a best-in-class workplace because we are passionate and people focused we listen respect care and challenge each other so that our neighbors can count on us. Our employees have identified us among The Tennesseans Top Workplaces based solely on employee surveys and feedback. There is ample opportunity to be engaged have work-life-balance and grow with Second Harvest.
Compensation & Benefits: Second Harvest is proud to offer rich and affordable total compensation packages. Full-time employment includes 34 days off medical (employee-only is 100% employer paid) dental vision 403b retirement (up to 3% match 5% base length of service vesting) disability insurance (short and long term) and long-term care insurance.

DEIB & Equal Employment Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides equal employment to all applicants and employees based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. We believe that inclusion and belonging strengthen our team drive innovation and enhance our ability to serve our community.

Think this sounds like a role and workplace where you would thrive Apply now!

Online: employment application on our website: Resume and cover letter can be uploaded with applications on the website as well.

Thanks for your interest in working for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee - we love it here and think you will too!

We are hiring a full-time Controller to join the Finance Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.Who we are: For nearly 50 years Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has dedicated itself to nourishing and empowering their neighbors so they can thrive. As a 501(c)(3) nonpro...