Vice President, Finance & Controller
The Vice President Accounting and Controller is a senior member of the Finance team responsible for overseeing the agency's day to day financial operations, ensuring compliance, optimizing workflow and providing strategic financial guidance.
Responsibilities include overseeing all accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll and tax preparation; preparation and oversight of the agency's month end / year-end close processes and yearly financial statements with footnotes according to GAAP and FASB; working closely with audit firm during annual audits; collaborating with VP Finance, Grants & Budget in managing monthly financial reporting including financial statements, budget vs. actual analysis, and business metrics; analyzing monthly financial results and preparing monthly financial reporting for management; designing and producing a real-time key business metrics dashboard used by management to monitor operational and financial performance; serving as Finance team Project Manager for system conversion. Leading team to maintain the infrastructure, and implement ERP systems; maintaining the Financial General Ledger System, including account maintenance and the report production; collaborating with the Chief Financial Officer in departmental decision making; providing the Chief Financial Officer with scenarios on various financial issues; assisting the Chief Financial Officer to ensure compliance with government agencies' rules and regulations; preparing the agency's yearly cash projection and assisting the Chief Financial Officer with the agency's cash flow decision making; leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning. Supervising a staff of ten; monitoring and managing the agency's Investment portfolio; planning and managing the agency's retirement plans audit and the filing of the 5500's for the retirement and fringe benefit plans; managing and planning the agency's monthly and yearly closing; assisting in the agency's yearly budget process; developing and implementing payroll and accounting policies and procedures to tighten internal controls; serving as a liaison between Safe Horizon's and its employees, Financial Institutions, auditors and vendors; overseeing the processing of the agency's W2's and 1099's; implementing and refining policies, systems and procedures to maximize effectiveness; serving as system administrator for the Finance Department; providing the Chief Financial Officer with timely reports and analysis as required; responsible for operational troubleshooting and problem solving; and other related responsibilities as assigned.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required, a minimum of five years of experience as a Controller/non-profit senior Finance professional or in an equivalent senior accounting leadership role, proficiency in financial reporting, ERP systems and data analysis tools, and knowledge of regulatory compliance and experience in financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree or CPA desirable.