Strategic Nonprofit Controller — GAAP, Budget & Audit

SEIU 775 Benefits Group; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

PTO, holidays & leave

Sabbatical opportunity

Retirement plan with company match

Stipends for fitness/cell phone/intern

Job summary

SEIU 775 Benefits Group in Seattle is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls and compliance. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller oversees the organization’s accounting function through a combination of internal leadership and strategic management of outsourced accounting service providers.

This position partners closely with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to provide comprehensive financial stewardship to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or financial management experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience;
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls;
• Experience leading organizational budget development and budget administration processes;
• Experience managing annual audits and serving as the primary organizational contact for auditors;
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, lookups, and pivot tables;
• Proficiency with financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment;
• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization's accounting function, month-end close and financial statement processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting;
• Maintain accounting controls, policies and procedures consistent with GAAP, regulatory requirements, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies;
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for outsourced accounting service providers through close collaboration, monitoring service delivery, reviewing work quality and resolving issues;
• Lead the organization's biennial budgeting process, coordinating budget development across departments and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives;
• Oversee budget administration throughout the biennium including monitoring budget-to-actual performance, analyzing variances, leading budget reforecasting processes and recommending corrective actions as needed;
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and other external reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors;
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting capabilities, and organizational efficiencies;
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and provide financial guidance to leadership and leaders throughout the organization;
• Promote strong collaboration within the Finance team, including close partnership with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to ensure alignment between accounting and financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Budget development

Audits management

Analytical skills

Excel advanced

Financial systems

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

CPA

Prioritization

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

SEIU 775 Benefits Group in Seattle is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls and compliance. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller oversees the organization’s accounting function through a combination of internal leadership and strategic management of outsourced accounting service providers.

This position partners closely with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to provide comprehensive financial stewardship to