Controller

John Michael Kohler Arts Center•Sheboygan, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller plays an essential role in sustaining the financial integrity of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center — a nationally recognized, artist-centered institution based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller brings technical precision, proactive systems thinking, and a collaborative spirit to the full range of accounting functions: from general ledger management and payroll to audit preparation, budgeting, and grant reporting. This is a role for someone who finds purpose in infrastructure — who understands that disciplined financial stewardship is what allows bold, meaningful creative work to happen.

Requirements

Supervisory & Management skills, with experience developing and supporting direct reports
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach; brings resourcefulness and initiative to complex or ambiguous situations
Proficiency in accounting software, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Familiarity with nonprofit fund accounting and grant reporting requirements, and compliance with GAAP
Comfort operating across departments and building relationships with program, development, and administrative staff

Responsibilities

Maintains the integrity of the general ledger and prepares timely financial entries that accurately reflect the organization’s business activity.
Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports.
Evaluates, implements, and maintains accounting systems and internal control procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Devises and implements systems for general accounting including bank and balance sheet reconciliations as needed to support internal control procedures.
Prepares annual financial analysis for Property and Employee benefits insurance renewal.
Monitors cash flow and provides management recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer.
Assists Chief Financial Officer with administration of the bank credit card system. Monitors bank positive pay systems and assists in ACH payments.
Monitors ongoing compliance with the Public Charities Support Test.
Processes bi-weekly payroll, and related benefit payments. Creates related disbursements for general ledger.
Coordinates and supports all matters related to the annual financial audit and preparation of the annual tax filings.
Manages the annual budgeting process. Accumulates, reviews, and consolidates departmental budgets for management review.
Provides financial reporting support for grant requests as needed and as required.
Performs other ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested.