Controller

SFMOMA•San Francisco, CA

133d•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting, reporting, auditing, and payroll activities. This role involves supporting presentations to the board audit committee and managing the operational aspects of the Finance department, including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, monthly and annual closings, and tax return preparation. The Controller will ensure the Museum has robust systems and procedures for effective program implementation and flawless audits. A key aspect of this role is collaborating with program leaders to educate them on finance and accounting procedures and to explore how the finance function can best support program operations. SFMOMA values inclusivity, passion, bravery, and empathy, and seeks to foster an environment where diverse voices are heard and appreciated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting.
Minimum of ten (10) years of professional accounting experience.
Three years managerial experience in a Controller role required.
Non-profit accounting experience required.
Understanding of GAAP and ability to apply GAAP.
Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet applications is required.
Demonstrated attention to detail and proven accuracy.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to satisfy deadlines and handle multiple concurrent tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with board members, staff, external vendors and members of the general public.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use good judgment and meet deadlines.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to SFMOMA’s mission.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.
Technology savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting software.
Ability to handle and safeguard confidential matters, data, and reports.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial activities of the Museum including grants, general ledger, contributions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, month-end close processes, reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and preparation of complex journal entries to accurately capture endowment investment activities.
Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit committee around relevant and timely issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
Direct year-end financial close to ensure the timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
Develop processes to ensure that entries to the general ledger are booked correctly and are properly reflected on the financial statements.
Assess current accounting operations with a process improvement mindset, offering recommendations to leverage technology, improve efficiency, and implement new processes where appropriate.
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenues, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
Manage temporarily and permanently restricted gifts and endowments, ensuring proper classification, tracking, and reporting in accordance with donor restrictions and applicable accounting standards.
Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation between the general ledger and supporting systems, including the CRM and POS systems.
Serve as a member of the Retirement Committee and ensure the museum’s retirement plans remain compliant with ERISA requirements. Manage, plan, and prepare ERISA financial statements and audit schedules; serve as a key point of contact for ERISA auditors.
Manage the annual insurance renewal process, including data gathering, coverage analysis, and documentation. Serve as the primary liaison to the museum’s insurance broker.
Leverage strengths of the accounting and payroll team members; help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Serve as liaison and expert for accounting software. Coordinate issue resolution in conjunction with IT department and software vendor support. Conduct or coordinate training for new and upgraded accounting software.
Comply and uphold all federal, state, and local laws by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and ensure accurate implementation of new accounting standards.
Monitor and reconcile the endowment funds. Track unitizations and activities of all endowment funds.
Serve as administrator for the museum’s corporate credit card program. Develop, implement, and enforce corporate card policies and procedures. Review and monitor card usage to ensure compliance with internal controls and organizational policies.
Manage, schedule, and plan the annual external audit of the Museum’s financial statements and Workers’ Compensation. Review and/or prepare final year-end reports, lead sheets, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules in preparation for audit. Serve as main contact for auditors throughout the interim and year-end audit process.
Manage all audit and tax preparations and interface with external auditors for audit and tax compliance, including the Single Audit/A-133 for federal funds, Board of Equalization (sales and use tax) audits, IRS/Franchise Tax Board audits, EDD, and insurance audits, etc.
Manage and prepare schedules for regular federal, state and county tax reporting requirements, including annual income tax forms 990, 990-T, 109, 199, RRF-1, annual 1099-misc reporting, annual property tax exemption filing, foreign tax withholding and LLC tax reporting.
Manage and plan the annual Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) audit and Form 5500 to protect the financial integrity of the employee benefit plan.
Determine the museum’s need for bank and merchant accounts. Lead and manage relationships with banks, treasury service providers, and merchant service processors to ensure efficiency, security, and alignment with operational needs.
Translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers.
Recruit, mentor, train, and retain a diverse team.