Controller

Annie E Casey Foundation•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children and young people by improving educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity because children and young people need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. We recognize the importance of a healthy work/life balance. Casey staff have flexible schedules, including a hybrid workweek. The Foundation is seeking a controller who will be responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s financial reporting process, including the annual audit, compliance audits, ongoing accounting operations, investment accounting, accounts payable, payroll and internal controls. The controller will prepare and monitor the Foundation’s administrative budget and develops financial and other reports for management and the Board of Trustees. The controller will interpret and apply technical accounting guidance and will advise on financial, tax and legal issues affecting the Foundation. The controller will manage systems and processes related to this work and will provide guidance on compliance matters as well as key financial and operational best practices. The controller reports to the vice president of Finance and Grants Management.

Requirements

Will be a certified public accountant with a minimum of eight years of accounting or finance experience, including manager-level experience
The ability to understand, manage and communicate complex accounting, tax and compliance matters
Experience using technology to automate and integrate accounting and related processes
Excellent writing, public speaking and presentations skills, including experience presenting complex subject mater to non-expert audiences and high-level decision makers in a strengths-based and positive manner

Responsibilities

Overseeing the Foundation’s financial reporting process, including the annual audit, compliance audits, ongoing accounting operations, investment accounting, accounts payable, payroll and internal controls.
Prepare and monitor the Foundation’s administrative budget
Develop financial and other reports for management and the Board of Trustees.
Interpret and apply technical accounting guidance
Advise on financial, tax and legal issues affecting the Foundation.
Manage systems and processes related to this work
Provide guidance on compliance matters as well as key financial and operational best practices.