CAAS Controller - Nonprofit

Job Description

Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
Prepare financial information.
Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
Monitor and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.

Education/Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required. Relevant nonprofit industry work experience is highly preferred. Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
  Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is preferred.
  Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Skills/Knowledge

• An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting
  Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
  Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
  Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
  Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

Benefits

Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits, click here.