Assistant Controller

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance financial operations and drive accountability within the organization. This role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, contributing to the mission of creating equitable access to education, income, and health for all. Join a transformative movement that values diversity and strives for excellence in all aspects of its work.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in non-profit organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll process and month-end close activities.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

Analytical Skills

GAAP Accounting Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Adobe Pro

Sage Intacct

Job description

TOGETHER, WE HAVE THE POWER TOCREATE LASTING CHANGE

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is a social change organization that unites the community to create access and opportunity for all North Texans to thrive. We are committed to being a fully inclusive, multicultural, antiracist movement so we can drive transformative change and advance racial equity in the areas of education, income, and health—the building blocks of opportunity. We encourage every North Texan to join this movement and Live United.

Work Deliverables Summary:

The Assistant Controller serves as a management resource of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas with accountability for supervising or performing the day-to-day operations of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue and expense areas. The Assistant Controller is a key participant in maintaining internal control safeguards and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements. This role requires knowledge of and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) and develops reports used for management, committee, and Board reporting.

The Assistant Controller demonstrates an on-going commitment to continuous improvement by implementing systems, structure, policy and process enhancements that improve the quality of the Finance department’s products and services. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with and the financial acumen of all levels of staff throughout the organization; and create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

Must be able to work with a team in a high transaction volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness; ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines. A results-oriented leader with a high energy level; strong work ethic; a self-starter with little supervision required and organized. Technically proficient individual with the utmost professional and personal integrity; ability to engage, assess risk, prioritize work, identify issues, and solve problems.

Essential Role Functions: (Accountabilities / Responsibilities)
15%Management of payroll process including: review of payroll, assisting with 403B audit, and reconciliation of payroll accounts and benefit vendor invoices.

30%Management of month-end close and day-to-day transaction activity including: Processing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue. Overseeing and maintaining accounting records, including chart of accounts, account setup, allocation and distribution setup, vendor setup, general ledgers, journal entries, payments of allocations, designations and distributions, payment of vendors, and solution of technical problems. Reviewing and preparing assigned balance sheet reconciliations.

25%Assist with training, development, and management of staff to fulfill the objectives and responsibilities of the department in an effective and efficient manner, consistent with organizational strategic plan.

5%Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) for non-profit organizations.

10%Facilitate quarterly designation payout process.

5%Leading and/or participating in special projects and activities as assigned; and assuming responsibility for the Finance department in the absence of the controller.

5%Provide customer service to other departments, and donors

5%Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Educational/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance required
5+ years of experience in accounting roles with increasing responsibility, experience with non-profit organizations preferred
Ability to work in office 2-3 days per week

Critical Skills / Experience Needed:
Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports
Ability to provide financial information and recommendations
Internal controls focused
Consolidations and intercompany eliminations
GAAP Accounting Knowledge
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines
Advanced skills in all Microsoft applications, Adobe Pro, and other software applications
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Strong consultative, communication and presentation skills
Self-starter and self-motivated
Adherence to protecting and maintaining proprietary information and donor confidentiality
Commitment to excellence, continuous learning and to the mission of United Way

Preferred Qualifications:
Management, training, and development of staff
CPA or CPA eligible preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct
Grants Management Experience
2+ years of nonprofit accounting experience
2+ years of supervisory experience

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we believe in the power of unity and equity to create lasting change. We acknowledge that systems of structural racism in North Texas have created barriers to equitable access to education, income and health—the building blocks of opportunity. That’s why we have designed an eight-year strategic plan to ensure United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is a fully inclusive, multicultural, antiracist organization. We know that to drive transformative change in North Texas and advance racial equity in the areas of education, income and health, we must also drive transformative change and advance racial equity within our organization. To achieve this transformation, we are infusing racial equity into every aspect of our work.