Controller

About the role

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs. We intend to make caregiving a health care job of choice. We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence-based approach. Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a growing caregiver workforce. We are a nonprofit – passionate about revolutionizing the future of in-home care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind team. The Controller is a key finance leader and trusted business partner responsible for ensuring the integrity of the SEIU 775 Benefits Group's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller oversees the organization's accounting function through a combination of internal leadership and strategic management of outsourced accounting service providers. This position partners closely with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to provide comprehensive financial stewardship to the Benefits Group and related trusts. The Controller directly supervises accounting staff and works collaboratively within Finance, across departments, with external partners, and with senior leadership to advance the mission and goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization's accounting function, month-end close and financial statement processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting;
• Maintain accounting controls, policies and procedures consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies;
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for outsourced accounting service providers through close collaboration, monitoring service delivery, reviewing work quality and resolving issues;
• Lead the organization's biennial budgeting process, coordinating budget development across departments and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives;
• Oversee budget administration throughout the biennium including monitoring budget-to-actual performance, analyzing variances, leading budget reforecasting processes and recommending corrective actions as needed;
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and other external reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors;
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting capabilities, and organizational efficiencies;
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and provide financial guidance to leadership and leaders throughout the organization;
• Promote strong collaboration within the Finance team, including close partnership with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to ensure alignment between accounting and financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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