Controller

Position :  Controller

Supervises :  3 Staff

Reports to : Chief Financial Officer

FLSA :  Exempt

JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Our mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.

JVS provides a broad range of services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement and support, and access to post-secondary education. JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce.

JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Controller will lead all day-to-day accounting operations of a budget of approximately $26 million. The Controller will provide year-round performance management, coaching, direction, and supervision to a team of three employees. The Controller will provide sound financial expertise in the areas of internal and external financial reporting, financial planning, budgeting, and financial analysis, in addition to counsel relative to all financial activities. They will also maintain the journals and general ledgers of JVS. Finally, the Controller will serve as a company representative for operational issues with banking, investment, and other financial institutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Supervision and Collaboration :

• The Controller is responsible for the management and supervision of three staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation and recording.
• Responsible for year-end evaluation of staff and employee professional development plans.
• Responsible for hiring and onboarding new direct reports and other team members as needed.
• Provide training to stakeholders on financial process, information, and updates.

Banking and Treasury :

Internal Controls :

Maintain internal control and safeguards for the agency involving :

Internal and External Reporting :

Planning / Organizing :

Analysis :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EEO Statement

JVS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

About JVS Boston :

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency that is one of the largest providers of workforce development services in Greater Boston. Our mission is to : Empower individuals from diverse communities to overcome barriers to employment and begin building careers. Establish partnerships with employers to hire and train productive workforces.