Controller

What You'll Do

Lead the month-end close process, overseeing and reviewing the work of finance team staff.

Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management. Develop and manage budgets in all areas of administration, operations, development, and programming.

Implement and monitor appropriate internal controls to ensure conformance and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other statutory requirements as well as ensure compliance with Goodman Community Center’s Financial Accounting policy.

Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Analyze information to assist management in the maximum impact of programming; make recommendations towards sound business decisions while ensuring compliance with Goodman Community Center policies and procedures.

Coordinate the annual independent audit and all governmental audits, including regulatory reporting requirements as necessary, and preparation of IRS form 990.

Maintain a reliable cash flow projection and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash thresholds to meet operating needs. Optimize banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.

Monitor investments, ensure compliance with investment policies, and coordinate the annual preparation and submission of 5500 reports in collaboration with HR.

Coordinate the annual budget development process, including maintaining budget files, compiling departmental budgets, and preparing final budget documents.

Proactively lead and demonstrate best practices in controls, processes and procedures.

Oversee the accurate and timely administration of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Assist with review of organizational commercial insurance.

Maintain fixed assets records.

Collaborate with Director of Grants Administration on budgets and reporting for potential and awarded grants.

Ensure timely completion of regulatory filings, registrations, renewals, and corporate compliance requirements.

Supervise direct reports and lead the Finance Team.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin CPA license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, grant compliance, audits, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; QuickBooks experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Why Goodman?

Goodman Community Center is Madison's largest and most comprehensive community center, serving 30,000 individuals each year through early childhood education, youth development, food security, older adult programs, and community events. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are supported, respected, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help strengthen the financial foundation of an organization making a lasting difference in our community.