Director of Finance

TRIUN3; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

TRIUN3 seeks a Client Controller to lead the operational accounting and reporting for designated clients, including accounts payable, payroll, billing, and cash management. You will manage a team and ensure accurate monthly closes, with close collaboration across Christian school accounts and stakeholders.

The role requires a CPA, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and 5+ years of accounting management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years accounting management experience.
• Strong Excel and related systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to operational Finance function and client organization(s) assigned.
• Perform month end close with appropriate review of account activity to ensure accuracy.
• Complete monthly variance analysis comparing budget to actuals with explanations and recommendations for improvements.
• Conduct quarterly financial touch base sessions with key leadership stakeholders who have budgetary responsibility.
• Forecast near-term cash flow and manage cash balances to support working capital needs.
• Communicate with customers and vendors via phone, email, and in-person as needed.
• Evaluate systems/processes and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports as requested and ensure accuracy.
• Assist CFO with budget preparation, board reporting, and forecasting as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Client Controller will have a passion to serve Christian schools and the Finance Team by providing financial leadership over the operational accounting and financial reporting functions for designated clients. This position will lead a team of individuals performing the transactional aspects of accounting including accounts payable, payroll, expense reimbursement, credit cards, billing, collections, account reconciliation, banking/cash management, financial close, financial reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to operational Finance function and client organization(s) assigned
• Perform month end close with appropriate review of account activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Complete monthly variance analysis comparing budget to actuals with explanations and recommendations for enhanced
• Conduct quarterly financial touch base sessions with key leadership stakeholders who have budgetary responsibility
• Perform near-term cashflow forecast and manage cash balances to support the working capital needs of the organization
• Handle sensitive communications with customers and vendors via phone, email, and in-person
• Perform systems / process evaluation, recommend and implement enhancements where appropriate to continually improve departmental efficiency and internal control
• Prepare financial reports as requested
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal agencies impacting the organization
• Assist CFO with budget preparation, board reporting, and forecasting as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least five (5) years accounting management experience
• Able to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Strong process and systems skills including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service mentality with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Aligned to the Mission of Christian education
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Work Location: Hybrid in Phoenix, AZ 85004