Controller

Tarrant Area Food Bank•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Empowering the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. That’s the mission. How will you drive it? The Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of $30M budget which includes finance, accounting and a robust financial management and reporting system. This person will ensure financial information is timely, accurate and compliant with relevant accounting principles and best practices. This person will thrive in an independent environment with the ability to make independent decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
7 years of related experience in related function in comparable environment
3 years of management experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Accounting Systems.
Microsoft Office, specifically, Excel
Proficient with accounting and reporting software
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues without finance backgrounds; ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work with financial records in a confidential and professional manner

Nice To Haves

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in similar or related function
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and present financial and management reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Post monthly journal entries, reconciliation of cash and investment accounts, and preparation of appropriate documentation/supporting schedules.
Update accounting policies/procedures and develop standard operating procedures for the department, while keeping an automation for efficiency mindset to streamline accounting functions.
Oversee the payroll process and review and approve bi-weekly payroll as well as fund retirement and HSA contributions.
Oversee accounts receivable and payable process flows including the approvals, preparation, processing, coding and posting of all invoices, as well as proper reconciliation.
Maintain all subsidiary schedules and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, restricted net assets etc.
Maintain/update the chart of accounts and performs necessary system updates.
Provide budget and reporting documentation for private grants using organization’s functional allocation of expenses and other sources.
Engage with departments to prepare budgets for Federal, State and local government contracts; prepares and submits invoices (including appropriate back-up data).
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
Assist the CFO in preparation of annual, multi-departmental operating budget as well as multi-year forecasts.
Lead accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP and integrity of GL balances with an effective internal control environment
Work with CFO to prepare schedules and reconciliations for annual audit.
Help prepare the 990 and monthly reporting for employee retirement.
Provide guidance and contract negotiation on vendor selection including commercial insurance, health insurance, workers’ compensation, etc.
Exemplify TAFB Core Values of Lead, Care, Innovate and Respect
Other duties as assigned.