Controller

National Parks Conservation Association•Washington, DC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations. National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation's oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for a Controller on our Finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business with a Major in Accounting
Eight Years Accounting Experience in Public or Corporate Accounting, 501(c) experience preferred
Experience in productive, positive staff management, including managing dispersed teams.
Excellent Excel and other Microsoft software application skills such as Outlook, Word and Power Point.
Excellent writing and communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA Preferred
Experience with Grant Accounting is a plus
Sage 300 Intelligence and/or Crystal Reports preferred

Responsibilities

Oversight of A/P, Cash Receipts, Payroll, Grant Reporting and Reconciliation Functions: In conjunction with the Assistant Controller, responsible for the review and approval of all A/P, expense reimbursements, corporate credit card charges, cash receipts and monthly general ledger entries. Review batches for accuracy and documentation. Perform monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations including the monthly bank reconciliation of operating account(s) for the CFO’s review. Oversee payroll processing, tax filings, and work with HR on compliance, reporting, and benefits. Verify work with grant reporting staff to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
Departmental Financial Reporting and Budgeting: Responsible for processing, review and distribution of monthly departmental financial reports; Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. Plays a major role in the annual budget process.
Develop and Manage Finance Staff: Develop, train, evaluate, and coach accounting personnel (team of four with three direct reports).
Special projects: As assigned, may include reporting and budgeting input, lease administration and preparations for executive team, staff and board meetings, backing up CFO on contract management and oversight, and various other types of financially related activities. Responsible for coordination of all financial software implementation and upgrades.
Annual Audits, Tax Returns & Pension Plan compliance: Oversight of annual financial statement audit and audits of the 401(k) and 403(b) pension audits, IRS Forms 990 & 5500 preparation and overall pension plan compliance in conjunction with auditors and benefits consultants.
Internal Controls and Standard Operating Procedures: Review, develop and enforce internal controls and standard operating procedures to safeguard the assets of the organization and ensure compliance with management’s policies.
National Parks Action Fund (NPAF): Responsible for all accounting functions for the National Parks Action Fund, the organization’s affiliated 501(c)4. This includes the GL, Cash Receipts, A/P and Budgets. Coordinates the fiscal Budget template setup, working with the NPAF team, and finalizing the budget report for presentation to the CFO. Reviews, processes and distributes the monthly financial reports.
Other: Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participates in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attends other meetings and seminars as designated by the CFO. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.