Public School Of North Carolina Greensboro , NC 27395
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title:
Controller
Contract Length:
225 Days
Reports To:
Board
Supervises:
Primary Role:
Reporting to the board, the Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and reporting activities for TMSA and QCSS schools. The Controller works closely with the Senior Accounting Manager (SAM) and the leadership team and is involved in presentations to the board, finance committee, and lenders. He/she is also responsible for implementing /integrating policies, identifying risks, and developing strategies to prevent harmful activities or practices.
Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, Master's degree preferred
Active CPA License is required
Three years of experience in finance or accounting field is required, supervisory experience is preferred
Non-Profit Accounting and NC Public Schools accounting experience is preferred
Skills and Experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices as demonstrated by holding an active CPA license.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announcements,
Experience in nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations,
Knowledge of financial compliance and risk management includes legal and regulative requirements for nonprofit organizations.
Communication skills to present accounting and financial needs.
Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to prioritize and demonstrate a proper sense of urgency
History of successfully implementing/integrating systems, policies, and protocols
Experience with identifying risks and developing strategies to prevent harmful activities or practices
Duties and Responsibilities:
Compatible with the organizational priorities, develop, analyze, and make recommendations relating to accounting and financial systems to ensure effective and productive financial operations
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting practices, assuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and/or GASB standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee the accounting department to assure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions to ensure accuracy of data and timely monthly and year-end reporting
Engage in an organization-wide initiative to update all systems supporting all aspects of uncommon operations
Examine financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;
Oversee all program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period
Oversee the payroll function and related systems, complete quarterly and annual IRS payroll forms.
Oversee the complete coordination of all the audits and the gathering of required audit information, IRS Form 990 preparations, and filing activity
Maintain continuous lines of communication and keep the SAM informed of all accounting issues.
Leverage the current accounting team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
Together with the accounting team, strive to obtain clean audits for all entities for each fiscal year.
Implement/integrate systems, policies, and protocols
Identify risks and develop strategies to prevent harmful activities or practices.
Other duties, as assigned, by supervisor/administrator.
Public School Of North Carolina