Controller

Children & Families of Iowa•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller oversees daily accounting and business office operations, including financial reporting, payroll processing, grant accounting, and internal controls. The role supervises assigned business office staff, supports budgeting and audits, and ensures accurate financial records and compliance with applicable laws, contractual obligations, and agency policies. The Controller oversees general accounting functions, payroll, agency and foundation financial statements, cash deposits and cash flow, and fixed asset records. The position also supports business office operations, supervises staff, coordinates grant financial activities, assists with agency budgeting, and helps conduct audits and internal reviews.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a business-related field with an accounting emphasis, or equivalent agency experience that meets the position's requirements.
Two years of experience in business office management, including supervisory experience.
Knowledge of and experience with business office-related computer systems.
Ability to use agency computer system software, including Microsoft Office products, needed to perform job functions.
Maintain training requirements and other standards required by applicable licensing, accreditations, contracts, and agency guidelines.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense reports, the general ledger, and payroll, to support effective operations and regulatory compliance.
Oversee payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment and compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.
Prepare agency and foundation financial statements, including month-end foundation tasks.
Complete daily cash deposits and monitor agency cash flow.
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to support accurate reporting and asset safeguarding.
Supervise employees and volunteers in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and participating in related meetings.
Assist with general business office operations, including contract management, company-leased vehicles, supervision of the front desk customer support specialist, and preparation of 1099s and W-2s.
Assist with the annual Agency and Foundation audit and coordinate or assist with specific program and grant audits as appropriate.
Conduct regular internal audits of business office entries and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Coordinate grant financial activities, including preparing grant billing, managing grant receivables, preparing grant budgets and amendments, tracking expenditures against budgets, and maintaining records for reporting compliance.
Assist in preparing the agency budget.