Strategic Controller & Financial Operations Leader

Kids for the Future; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Maryland is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting for the Insured and Uninsured Divisions of Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund. You will lead planning, budgeting, audits, and regulatory reporting, guiding decision-making with financial analysis.

This is a hybrid role with strategic responsibilities and board-level interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 7+ years' accounting or similar experience required.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for complete and accurate accounting of financial results
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors
• Participating in providing Executive and the Board of Trustees with information vital to the decision-making process
• Overseeing management of the planning and budget process
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systemswhich impact financial reporting
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Overseeing regulatory reporting
• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff
• Overseeing projections and forecasts including cash flow projections
• Presenting to the Boards of Trustees
• Serve as Fiscal's liaison to legislative contacts and coordinate fulfillment of legislative-related requests
• Special audits or accounting projects as assigned
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles (STAT) applicable to Maryland Auto
• Financial project management, including oversight of system and application implementations
• Full range of analytical skills
• Strong leadership ability
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Internal controls

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Kids for the Future in Maryland is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting for the Insured and Uninsured Divisions of Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund. You will lead planning, budgeting, audits, and regulatory reporting, guiding decision-making with financial analysis.

This is a hybrid role with strategic responsibilities and board-level interaction.