Strategic Finance Controller — Nonprofit & Compliance

Independence-Association; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Association in Brunswick, Maine, is seeking a Finance Controller to join our administrative team. The role oversees all financial activities, including budget prep, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, treasury management, and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance with at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit settings, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance required (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
• Five years or more accounting experience preferably with a non-profit organization.
• Experience using Windows operating system and Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Experience with regulations regarding DOL, OLSHA, Workers' Compensation, GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of sustainability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Supports and evaluates the performance of assigned staff in the functioning of all accounting and finance related missions.
• Supervises the agency's system of accounts ensuring bookkeeping and records on all company transactions and assets are maintained in accordance with GAAP regulations.
• Coordinates the preparation of the agency budget and financial forecasts. Initiates and maintains other planning and control procedures and analyzes and reports variances.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local financial regulations pertaining to the business of the association. This includes facilitating several audit processes and preparation of the 990s.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local financial regulations pertaining to the business of the association.
• Oversees all internal reports to include the monthly closing process, monthly financial reports, forecasting instruments for use by the Finance Committee and Executive Director.
• Manages cash and investments and monitors invested fund performances as directed by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors.
• Ensures maximum third-party reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations, effective accounts receivable management, and a thorough understanding of cost reimbursement principles with a primary focus on MaineCare.
• Protects the assets of the organization through effective internal controls, internal auditing, insurance coverage, and direct supervision of financial operations.
• Applies depreciation rates to capitalized items and advises Executive Director on desirable operational adjustments due to regulatory revisions.
• Develops annual HUD budget, monitors actual vs budgeted expenses, and allocates appropriate expenses toward programs.
• Oversees grant management and restricted donor funds and ensures appropriate usage.

Skills

Accounting

Non-profit experience

GAAP

Budgeting

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Association in Brunswick, Maine, is seeking a Finance Controller to join our administrative team. The role oversees all financial activities, including budget prep, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, treasury management, and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance with at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit settings, and strong GAAP knowledge.