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Are you looking for a Controller role in an organization with a great culture, where you will work mostly remote, and where you can grow?

If so, we may have a great role for you. Not-for-profit experience in a complex organization is highly preferred. This job manages three different entities.

This job is located in the greater Seattle area and is open to applicants who live in the greater Seattle area. While most work is performed remotely, travel approximately monthly/as needed for in-person management and team meetings.

The Controller is r esponsible for coordinating and overseeing general accounting practices, financial reporting, developing internal accounting controls, tracking high volume of member services and the respective billing procedures to ensure the team delivers timely, accurate and complete invoices. Coordinates the accounting department’s banking, invoicing, bill paying reconciliation processes in addition to overseeing Payroll processing and wage and benefit analysis. Leads the month end and annual close processes, working with the other accounting members to produce a clean and accurate close each month and year end. Responsible for the annual audit process and good working relationships with auditors, bankers and insurance brokers. Provide accounting leadership and best practices to the accounting team and financial guidance to the agency’s management team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

+ Manage the timely and accurate month-end close for Archbright/ASW, Workplace Law Group, and Group Retro Trust.

+ Coordinate with Auditors and manage the team to ensure timely delivery of requests to ensure the successful completion of the annual fiscal audit for Archbright/ASW.

+ Coordinate with the CPA firm for annual tax filings, both state and federal, and PCORI taxes and ensure filings are on time and accurate.

+ Work with internal team members and external vendors to accurately set up all needed corporate registrations in additional states.

+ Ensure the work of accounting team members meets department standards. Proactively check for errors, provide coaching, and update documentation as needed. Provide leadership on all accounting topics for members of the accounting team by answering questions and determining training needs.

+ Stay up to date on changing accounting policies and best practices, implement new accounting standards as necessary, and ensure accounting team members are trained on relevant changes

+ Continuous review and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls. Use best practices to guarantee corporate policies align with GAAP and industry standards.

+ Deliver monthly financial statements, forecast updates, and gross margin analysis on time and accurately.

+ Provide assistance to the CFO in annual budget and forecast processes, vendor relations, cash management and investments oversite, and the annual audit communications to provide effective and reliable processes.

+ Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of group Retro distributions, management agreements, paid in capital amounts, and PTO Balances.

+ Leads the renewal of insurance policies for Archbright/ASW and Workplace Law Group ensuring appropriate coverage and competitive rates.

+ Meets all Archbright People Manager expectations regarding processes and timeframes with a strong focus on recognizing and fostering positive performance and addressing performance below expectations. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback, promotes accountability, and aligns team efforts with organizational goals to drive high performance and continuous improvement.

+ Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications for the Role:

+ Strong understanding of ERP software and month end experience (Intacct and Flocast a plus)

+ Payroll system experience and understanding of ERP integration

Other Archbright Qualifications and Duties:

Qualifications:

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external audiences.

+ Proficiency in working independently and as part of a team.

+ Ability to hold oneself and others accountable to expectations and due dates.

+ High tolerance for change, with an openness to organizational change, continuous improvement, and a willingness to learn new skills.

+ Ability to provide regular and consistent attendance.

Duties:

+ Participate in Archbright connection and communication experiences including creating and working on quarterly objectives, 1:1s with manager, weekly check-in, and team, department, and company meetings.

+ Demonstrate Archbright GIFTED Values (Grit, Inclusion, Fun, Transform, Engage, and Deliver) and support IDEAL principles (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Leadership.)

Position Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the Accounting Team.

Education and Experience:

+ Required:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

+ Minimum of 7 years general ledger accounting/audit

+ Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience including training of junior accounting staff

+ Preferred: Payroll system experience and understanding of ERP integration

+ Preferred: Not-for-Profit experience

+ Required: Strong understanding of ERP software and month end Experience, FloQast a plus)

+ Preferred: CPA/CMA preferred but not required

Technical Skills:

+ Required: Excellent MS Office Suite experience, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel

+ Required: Advanced Excel skills

+ Preferred: ERP ledgers and subledgers and corporate financial consolidation experience, GAAP/FASB knowledge

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee may need to spend extended periods of time using a computer, as well as participating in phone calls and videoconferences.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer monitors and shared workspaces, if/when required to work from a shared office space.

The complete salary range for this position is $120,738-$181,107 with a hiring range of $135,830-$155,500 annually. Archbright Keystone is our Total Rewards program for our most valuable assets - our people. These benefits have been carefully chosen and put in place because together they support the harmony of work and life. They include generous front-loaded Paid Time off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, subsidized medical, dental and vision benefits, hybrid and remote work (dependent on position and member need/timing), 401K with employer match, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs and more!