Vice President, Finance & Controller

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll and tax preparation
• Preparation and oversight of the agency’s month end / year-end close processes and yearly financial statements with footnotes according to GAAP and FASB
• Work closely with audit firm during annual audits
• Collaborate with VP Finance, Grants & Budget in managing monthly financial reporting including financial statements, budget vs. actual analysis, and business metrics
• Analyze monthly financial results and prepare monthly financial reporting for management
• Design and produce a real-time key business metrics dashboard used by management to monitor operational and financial performance
• Serve as Finance team Project Manager for system conversion. Lead team to maintain the infrastructure, and implement ERP systems
• Maintain the Financial General Ledger System, including account maintenance and the report production
• Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer in departmental decision making
• Provide the Chief Financial Officer with scenarios on various financial issues
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer to ensure compliance with government agencies’ rules and regulations
• Prepare the agency’s yearly cash projection and assisting the Chief Financial Officer with the agency’s cash flow decision making
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning
• Supervise a staff of ten
• Monitor and manage the agency’s Investment portfolio
• Plan and manage the agency’s retirement plans audit and the filing of the 5500’s for the retirement and fringe benefit plans
• Manage and plan the agency’s monthly and yearly closing
• Develop and implement payroll and accounting policies and procedures to tighten internal controls
• Serve as a liaison between Safe Horizon’s and its employees, Financial Institutions, auditors and vendors
• Oversee the processing of the agency’s W2’s and 1099’s
• Implement and refine policies, systems and procedures to maximize effectiveness
• Serve as system administrator for the Finance Department
• Provide the Chief Financial Officer with timely reports and analysis as required
• Responsible for operational troubleshooting and problem solving

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Controller/non-profit senior Finance professional or in an equivalent senior accounting leadership role
• Proficiency in financial reporting, ERP systems and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and experience in financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft 365
• PREFERRED: Advanced degree or CPA desirable