Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board · 13 hours ago
Controller
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expThe Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is seeking a Controller to direct the accounting function and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role involves leading the accounting team, managing financial audits, and developing accounting policies while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
AssociationGovernment
Responsibilities
Leads the development and successful accomplishment of department goals and objectives
Assumes responsibility for the successful completion of all baseline responsibilities of the department including, but not limited to:
Accounts Payable function of vendor, board, and employee payments
Accounts Receivable function of billing, receipts, and collections
Biweekly Payroll processing and retirement contribution processing
Assumes responsibility for the monthly close process, including:
Monthly bank reconciliations
Monthly close journal entries, including the appropriate capitalization of software development
Analysis of monthly results based on analytical understanding of all aspects of operational results including analysis for the CFO
Preparation and distribution of monthly budget to actual reports to management
Prepares the quarterly financial statement reporting package to the Board of Directors and annual financial statements, including notes, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
Monitors accounting pronouncements and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidance to determine application to and implications for the MSRB; documents such in memos to the file and to be shared with the external auditors, as applicable
Develops, implements, and maintains the accounting policies and procedures and recommends new policies and procedures as appropriate, including oversight and review of vendor / third-party controls
Develops annual department budget including depreciation and property tax budgets for the MSRB
Manages the annual financial audit and serves as the primary liaison with external independent auditors
Prepares IRS Form 990 support and select schedules
Assures tax compliance related to 990 Tax filing, DC short-term disability tax filing and payment, sales and use tax, proxy tax, personal property tax, state escheatment processes, payroll taxes, any UBIT, and other applicable taxes
Manages the annual 401(k) retirement plan audit and serves as the primary liaison with independent auditors
Responsible for the preparation of the MSRB 401(k) Retirement Plan financial statements, reconciliation to Form 5500, and timely filing of Form 5500
Assumes responsibility for the monitoring of third-party providers including establishing and managing reconciliations to ensure compliance with IRS and DOL laws
Assumes responsibility for the preparation of bi-annual corporate insurance renewal applications and support schedules
Manages the annual workers’ compensation audit and serves as the primary liaison with external auditors
Manages banking relationships including administration of the corporate credit card program
Serves as custodian for all accounting records and manages the accounting record retention policy
Identifies opportunities for improving service and procedures; reviews with accounting staff and management staff, if needed, and implements improvements
Responsible for department staff management including effective goal setting, mentoring, coaching and training
Maintains a work environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, creativity and teamwork
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related degree along with a CPA
10 years of experience with a mix of public accounting and private experience as Controller or Head of Accounting
Proven ability to apply standards established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
In-depth knowledge of best practices for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls in accounting operations
Proven ability to research and apply tax laws for payroll, sales and use tax, escheatment, and unrelated business income tax preparation
Minimum of five years of direct supervisory experience
Ability to take initiative on assigned projects/tasks and work with minimal supervision
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
Solid communicator, in both written correspondence and policy writing, as well as the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees
Attention to detail and follow-up is essential
Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks
Preferred
Prefer experience monitoring third-party providers
Experience with electronic financial reporting software packages (PeopleSoft, Hyperion, SAS, MS Dynamics GP experience is preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Resources they need to achieve a successful work life integration
Company
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
MSRB writes investor protection rules and other rules regulating broker-dealers and banks in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Omer Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer
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