Controller

Roadrunner-Food-Bank-of-New-Mexic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Dependent coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AFLAC

LegalShield

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico is seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee daily financial operations, improve accuracy of reporting, and drive budgeting and compliance across the organization.

The role reports to the CFO, acting as second-in-command, guiding staff and ensuring GAAP adherence while coordinating audits and regulatory filings. Non-profit experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required.
• 5 years’ experience as a Controller or senior-level accounting role.
• Non-profit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and reporting.
• Manage budgeting, accounting records, and compliance with GAAP/IRS.
• Supervise finance team and provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely Form 990 work.
• Support internal management reporting and dashboards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

General ledger

Internal controls

Leadership & staff development

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

BS in Accounting

MAcc or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico

Roadrunner® Food Bank of New Mexico, a Feeding America member, is the largest non-profit dedicated to solving food insecurity in New Mexico. As a food distribution hub, we provide food to hundreds of affiliated member partners around the state including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and regional food banks. We also distribute food through specialized programs helping children, families and seniors at schools, low-income senior housing sites, senior centers and with and through health care partnerships. Every week, tens of thousands of hungry children, seniors and families are reached through this statewide hunger relief network. We are working together with our partners, volunteers and contributors to end food insecurity and hunger in New Mexico.

About Our Compensation & Benefits

As the leading non-profit fighting hunger in our state, we believe that it is important to take care of the people who come to join us in that fight. As such, we maintain transparent salary ranges. You can expect us to offer the best salary up front with no room for negotiation. Once hired, employees have the opportunity to progress through salary ranges via regular merit increases and step promotions. Additionally, we embrace a Total Rewards philosophy and offer a second-to-none benefits package. We pay 85% of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees, and 75% for their dependents, including domestic partners. The majority of our employees pay less than $60 per check for medical insurance. We also offer life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403(B) retirement plan, AFLAC, LegalShield, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

Position Overview

The Controller isa senior-level accounting and finance professional responsible for overseeing Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico’s day-to-day financial operations, including financial reporting, accounting records, budgeting, and compliance with regulations. This position ensures accuracy in financial statements, manages finance team staff, and provides strategic financial insights to leadership, acting as the second-in-command to the CFO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Reviews G/L expenses quarterly for accuracy
• Ensures coding isaccurate
• Ensures B/S and Stats report reflect correct amounts
• Supports Dashboard production
• Supports internal management reporting
• Facilitates review processes with Senior Accountant
• Maintains segregation of duties
• Ensurescredit cards, A/P,financial policies and procedures, GAAP and IRS regulationsare followed
• Ensures State and Federal regulations are followed
• Follows up on material budget variances
• Ensures audit schedules are compiled ina timelymanner. Completion byNovember.
• Manages follow-up queries and sample selectionprocess.
• Ensures Form 990 schedules arefiledtimely. Completion by December.
• Completes follow-up audit work to include AJE and CAJE communication and entry
• Facilitates state and city audits
• Supervises food invoicing
• Assistswith inventory management
• Analyzes budget with the CFO

• Assists with staff training, as needed
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Roadrunner Food Bank and its internal “Culture of Possibilities”
• Performs all other relevant duties as assigned

Competencies

• Advanced Accounting Knowledge – Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Financial Analysis & Critical Thinking – Ability to analyze financial information, identify trends or discrepancies, investigate variances, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in financial reporting, accounting records, and compliance activities
• Internal Controls & Risk Management – Understands and maintains appropriate internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial policies and procedures
• Leadership & Staff Development – Effectively supervises, coaches, develops, and holds team members accountable while fostering a collaborative work environment
• Communication & Collaboration – Communicates financial information clearly and works effectively with Finance staff, organizational leadership, auditors, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Organization & Time Management – Effectively manages competing priorities, recurring deadlines, audit requirements, and multiple financial processes
• Problem Solving & Initiative – Identifies accounting and operational issues, researches solutions, exercises sound judgment, and takes appropriate action with limited direction
• Integrity & Confidentiality – Demonstrates sound professional judgment, ethical conduct, discretion, and appropriate handling of confidential financial and personnel information
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement – Adapts to changing organizational needs and seeks opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting, and efficiency

Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Meets regularly with team members for 1:1 coaching
• Completes performance reviews in a timely manner

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Primary work location is office workspace
• Occasionally required to enter a food storage warehouse with freezers and coolers

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally move about the office and warehouse environment
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication

Travel Required

• N/A

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Experience

• BS in Accounting required
• 5 years’ experience as a Controller or comparable senior-level accounting work required
• Non-profit experiencerequired

Preferred Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Experience

• MAccor CPA preferred

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

• Legally authorized to work within the United States

Disclaimers

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Roadrunner Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

E-Verify Statement

Roadrunner Food Bank participates in the E-Verify program.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

This role description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.All Key Result areas are essential job functions and requirements.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.