Controller

Covenant House Alaska•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controllers major responsibility is the performance of financial, budgetary and organizational duties to support the mission of CHA. Under the direction of the CFO the Controller will monitor all areas of accounting for the organization, which include cash, grants, investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, audits, financial reporting, & budgeting.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance Preferred. Experience can substitute for post-secondary education on a year-for-year basis.
5-7 years progressive accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting. 1-2 years of supervisory experience
Basic understanding of adolescent development and behaviors; demonstrate enjoyment of and ability to relate to at-risk youth and demonstrates empathy with the joys and pains of others.
Strong ability to relate effectively with staff, youth, and community agencies.
Is approachable, builds rapport well and practices attentive and active listening.
Knowledge of adolescent development, family dynamics, crisis intervention.
Ability to learn and navigate multiple databases including Microsoft Office suite;
Ability to work with people of varied cultural backgrounds and tolerate differences in behavior.
Support equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; tolerant of people and processes.
Ability to work independently, using good judgment, and common sense.
Able to make good decisions consistently based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
Maintain confidentiality and presents the straightforward truth.
Self-motivation, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing learning are essential.
Proficient with standard computer operating systems; specifically Excel & other Spreadsheet programs.
Excellent oral and written skills including organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledgeable about integrated financial software’s & Lawson
Outstanding communication skills for working with front-line staff, management, and board members, plus vendors, community donors and others.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, and Holidays and/or weekends as needed.
Possess a current state of Alaska Driving License.
Have a clean driving record.
Pass federal, state, and local background investigation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Covenant House Mission, philosophy, history and tradition(s) and the underlying values upon which the Agency is founded to the staff, youth and the community we serve
Understand and integrate the Five Principles of the Covenant House Philosophy
Understand and comply with all Agency policies and procedures.
Maintain a high level of ethical standards.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly & annual agency financial reports
Analyze budget variances and present budget to actual reports every month
Reviews all general ledger activity to ensure accuracy of accounting transactions
Document policies & procedures that ensure efficient closing processes
Implement Internal Controls appropriate for the agency size and staffing levels
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget & reforecast
Takes lead role in completing annual internal and external audits.
Oversee grant reporting and provide necessary supporting documentation and justifications.
Maintain positive working relationships with all agency components
Supervise accounting staff
Ability to work independently, using good judgment, and common sense
Keep supervisor fully informed at all times