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Controller

Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+James+E+Casey+Drive+Buffalo+NY+USA+14206)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position is responsible for the oversight of financial and accounting services and the management of the organization’s financial portfolio. This includes: cash management; investments; real estate; risk management; and purchasing. The Controller is involved in supervising a variety of financial activities including the review and approval of accounts receivable, payables, and grant disbursements, as well as budget management and expense reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Oversee and/or prepare financial reports; monthly balance reports; income statements; profit and loss statements; monthly cash flow statements and budget forecasts. Work with the finance staff and department managers to ensure accurate budget presentations.

+ Work closely with program leaders and their staff, to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures and to explore how the finance function can provide ongoing support to the non-Finance departments within the organization.

+ Partner with the CFO, senior leadership, and the human resources and information technology staff to enhance and better integrate the finance, HR, and other operating systems.

+ Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.

+ Oversight and management of Finance team members, interns and others as requested.

+ Maintain ultimate responsibility for on-time, accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close with an eye to ensuring that all financial data is precise, complete, ready for leadership and board review and fully comprehensive and verified to provide a foundation for strategic decision-making.

+ Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals.

+ Other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s degree preferred.

+ CPA or CMA is highly preferred.

+ Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting supervision.

+ Experience working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.

+ Experience in non-profit accounting.

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel, MS Office and accounting software skills; preferred experience with NetSuite.

+ Experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.

+ Capability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presenting to senior management, board or other outside partners.

+ Ability to function in a team environment and motivate staff; understands and complies with confidentiality requirements.

+ Analytical, organization and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation, troubleshooting and critical analysis, rather than merely simple reporting.

+ Current & valid NYS driver’s license and access to an automobile.

+ Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.

Salary Description

$95,000-$110,000/yr. *Bi-weekly pay periods