Walker & Associates Consulting · 2 months ago
The Unity Council: Controller APPLY ASAP
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expWalker & Associates Consulting is partnering with The Unity Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to social equity and economic empowerment in the Bay Area, to find a mission-driven Controller. The Controller will oversee accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and leading a team to provide timely and accurate financial reporting.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Publish complete and timely financial statements and dashboards to company executives, shareholders, and the board
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Oversee all financial activities, transactions, and reporting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, tax filings, and general ledger functions ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Develop and implement financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance with all financial regulations and best practices
Analyze financial data and trends to provide key insights and recommendations for improving financial performance
Recommend benchmarks for the measurement of company financial performance goals
Comply with all local, state, and federal tax filings and reporting requirements
Maintain a comprehensive system of accounting records
Maintain a system of controls and policies over all accounting transactions
Maintain an organized and orderly filing system for all accounting documents
Supervise accounting transaction-processing operations
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing the annual financial statement and Single Audit processes
Partner with the CFO and Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives
Collaborate to maintain an adequate system of budgets and controls created to mitigate risk
Support the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and realistic financial plans
Account for any budget variances and report significant discrepancies to management
Ensure that accurate and timely invoices are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders and actively monitor the collection of accounts receivable to maintain healthy cash flow
Coordinate with colleagues to prepare the company’s annual report
Coordinate with colleagues to maintain financial records for each program, grant and project so that funder reports and requirements are met
Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual programs to program managers
Partner with peers to maintain a system of pre and post grant award management
Follow cost allocation principles and maintain current and accurate allocation methodology
Serve as a thought partner to the CFO and cross-functional peers supporting strategic planning, change management, our Welcoming Workplace Initiative, and more to contribute to a joyful culture and deepening program impact
Create an organizational structure within the accounting department to facilitate the achievement of the department’s short-term goals and long-term objectives
Supervise and support accounting staff through coaching, goal setting, and professional development
Manage and mentor junior personnel in the accounting department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management/Administration, or a related field
CPA or CMA preferred
Deep knowledge of GAAP
Fund accounting experience
Single Audit (Uniform Guidance) compliance experience
10+ years of progressively responsible accounting and financial responsibility in similar sized organizations
5+ years of experience specifically in nonprofit settings
Experience managing accounting for complex revenue streams, including federal and state grants, rental income, real estate development fees, and fundraising
Proven ability to recruit, hire, manage, develop, and mentor competent accounting teams
Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex accounting and financial information
Successful demonstration of system implementation and use of multiple system platforms
Experience with payroll and accounting systems such as ADP, Sage Intacct, Yardi, QuickBooks, or other similar tools
Preferred
Advanced degree a plus or experience in excess of the minimum
Head Start experience
Background in early childhood education, preferably, or affordable housing and/or community-based organizations
Experience with small and large scale project management
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance and short-term disability
A 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match up to 5%
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A Commuter Benefits Program
A Wellness Program
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Float time
Bereavement leave
Company
Walker & Associates Consulting
Walker & Associates Consulting is a Black- and woman-owned strategic management consulting and executive search firm promoting equitable community impact.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeannine N. Walker
President and CEO
Constance J. Walker
Founder and Strategic Advisor
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