Accountant Controller

Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) including parental

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Professional development opportunities

Positive and energetic work

Job summary

The Accountant/Controller role at Kansas 4-H Foundation in Manhattan, KS, focuses on managing the organization's financial health, daily transactions, monthly reporting, and annual audits, reporting to the President/CEO. This position provides leadership to ensure alignment with the Foundation's goals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cash management, fund accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds, and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial transactions and reporting.
• Manage external audits and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with laws and accounting standards.
• Lead annual budget planning and stakeholder reporting.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and banking relations.
• Administer payroll and benefits coordination.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CommunitySuite

Bill.com

Google Workspace

Job description

Accountant/Controller Position, Kansas 4-H Foundation

Manhattan, KS

About the Kansas 4-H Foundation

Join a team where your work directly empowers the next generation. The Kansas 4-H Foundation serves as the dedicated fundraising arm for Kansas 4-H, the state's largest youth development organization. Through philanthropy, we connect individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who share a commitment to preparing the next generation of Kansas leaders. When you join our team, you are not just managing financial records; you are providing the critical support that empowers Kansas 4-H to grow, innovate, and deliver engaging opportunities for youth across the state.

The Role

The Accountant/Controller plays a pivotal role in managing the 501(c)(3) organization's financial health, daily transactions, monthly reporting, annual audit, and strategy, while also providing organization-wide leadership to ensure alignment with the Foundation's goals. The Accountant /Controller reports directly to the President/CEO of the Kansas 4-H Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Oversee the organization's financial cycle, from day-to-day transactions to financial reporting
• Manage financial risks and liabilities
• Responsible for managing all external audit and reporting functions, including audited financial statements, account reconciliation worksheets, and information for annual 990 non-profit reporting. Works with external auditors to ensure correct and timely year-end closing and reporting
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards
• Lead the organization's annual budget process and report to stakeholders
• Manage the organization’s cash flow, investments, and banking relationships
• Management of multiple account funding streams including restricted and unrestricted funds
• Recommend strategic initiatives across all areas of the organization to include financial planning, risk management, and compliance; execute aligned decisions
• Manage the accounting software and training team members

Operational Support

• Support human resources tasks, including coordination of payroll and benefits administration
• Provide additional duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Preferred:

• Administration of payroll and benefits
• Accounting experience in a non-profit or government organization, including fund accounting

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis, including budget vs. actuals, balance sheet management, trend analysis, and financial projections
• Ability to manage and resolve financial difficulties
• Able to work in the office Monday - Friday
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and outside constituents
• Working knowledge of Google or Microsoft Office products
• Preferred experience with CommunitySuite and Bill.com

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000-$75,000, depending on experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) include\​d parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and matching
• Be a part of a positive and energetic work environment
• As the largest youth development organization, we value continuous learning and professional development opportunities