Controller

THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The Controller’s primary responsibility is to direct the accounting and budgeting practices, the reporting requirements and internal control monitoring of the Agency and prepare monthly financial statements. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and in his or her absence the President/CEO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Seven (7) – ten (10) years of progressive accounting experience.
Four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrated ability to prepare monthly and year-end financial statements including all necessary accruals.
Familiarity with state and federal tax regulations required.
Demonstrated ability and experience in reviewing and improving internal controls.
Ability to coordinate preparation of annual budgets and monitor monthly results against budget.
Advanced skill level utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) software programs required.
Knowledge of accounting reports preparation procedures and requirements.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with others in the organization.
Ability to plan and organize work for self and others.
Ability to analyze data, identify key issues and cause and effect relationships.
Ability to collect and review financial information necessary for management of the organization.
Ability to supervise staff.
Ability to generate creative solutions to work situations.
Ability to work independently.
Skill in the operation of a variety of software programs on a personal computer.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle controls and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Performs accounting work of considerable difficulty requiring extensive initiative and independent judgment under administrative direction.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting and/or CPA preferred.
Non-profit accounting and/or Sage Intacct experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direction of the accounting and budgeting practices to ensure seamless operations of the agency.
Prepares and reviews all internal financial statements and assists in the preparation of external financial statements of the Agency.
Prepares the annual budget with service areas and roll up of agency budget.
Prepares explanations and financial results compared to budget, develops variance explanations, and identifies variances that require corrective action.
Coordinates review of monthly financial results and forecast with service area Directors.
Reviews agency contracts, reports, and budgets.
Coordinates the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit and the preparation and review of annual report and Form 990.
Identifies and researches accounting issues and prepares summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Reviews and updates the Fiscal Policies and Procedures for the Agency in line with best practice and GAAP and provides recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer.
Monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
Works with the CFO to ensure cash flow is sufficient to meet obligations.
Completes and maintains rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
Ensures the Agency has adequate cash to support its Annual Operation Plan and Strategic Plan.
Provides assessments and recommendations for improvements in operations.
Assists in all funder monitoring.
Reviews monthly reconciliations completed by staff.
Maintains the chart of accounts.
Reviews and makes recommendations for improvements to internal controls to ensure adequate protection of agency assets and provides reliable and timely financial statements.
Identifies and implements process improvements to the financial reporting and budgeting process.
Assures understanding and compliance with the policies and procedures of the Agency.
Assumes the responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer in his or her absence.
Performs and assists with such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
Performs supervisory responsibilities by managing and allocating employee resources in accordance with company policies, applicable laws and company initiatives/goals.
Acts as a change agent and develops a high-performing team in the spirit of exceptional service to all internal and external partners.
This position has signing authority and manages a departmental budget.