Controller
About The Position
The Controller is a key finance leader and trusted business partner responsible for ensuring the integrity of the SEIU 775 Benefits Group's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller oversees the organization's accounting function through a combination of internal leadership and strategic management of outsourced accounting service providers. This position partners closely with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to provide comprehensive financial stewardship to the Benefits Group and related trusts. The Controller directly supervises accounting staff and works collaboratively within Finance, across departments, with external partners, and with senior leadership to advance the mission and goals of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or financial management experience.
- Previous supervisory or management experience;
- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls;
- Experience leading organizational budget development and budget administration processes;
- Experience managing annual audits and serving as the primary organizational contact for auditors;
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, lookups, and pivot tables;
- Proficiency with financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications;
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
- Ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner to non-financial audiences;
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment;
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Obtained a CPA;
- Demonstrated experience overseeing outsourced accounting functions or managing external accounting, audit, payroll, or financial services providers;
- Experience with financial systems implementations, upgrades, or automation projects;
- Experience working in a multi-entity environment;
- Experience supporting employee benefit plans, trusts, Taft-Hartley funds, ERISA plans, or other highly regulated nonprofit organizations;
- Experience with grant accounting and indirect cost recovery methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the organization's accounting function, month-end close and financial statement processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting;
- Maintain accounting controls, policies and procedures consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies;
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for outsourced accounting service providers through close collaboration, monitoring service delivery, reviewing work quality and resolving issues;
- Lead the organization's biennial budgeting process, coordinating budget development across departments and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives;
- Oversee budget administration throughout the biennium including monitoring budget-to-actual performance, analyzing variances, leading budget reforecasting processes and recommending corrective actions as needed;
- Lead the annual financial statement audit and other external reviews, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors;
- Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, financial systems, reporting capabilities, and organizational efficiencies;
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and provide financial guidance to leadership and leaders throughout the organization;
- Promote strong collaboration within the Finance team, including close partnership with the Director of Investment Strategy & Financial Operations to ensure alignment between accounting and financial operations, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision
- 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days
- End of the year winter break; mid-year summer break and earned paid longevity sabbatical
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options
- Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
