Finance Controller

Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project•Oxnard, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller will lead the organization’s financial operations. The Controller is responsible for managing all accounting functions including budgeting, auditing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures. This role also includes system administration and oversight of all QuickBooks Online functions; account reconciliation; tax and audit preparation; and contract and budget management, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting. The Controller will lead efforts to maintain and enhance internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support organizational transparency. The Controller supervises bookkeeper(s) and works closely with the Executive Director to facilitate financial oversight and to clearly communicate financial information to program staff and the Board of Directors. The Controller also assumes full responsibility for the organization’s financial functions in the absence of the Executive Director. This is a pivotal leadership role that supports MICOP’s ability to achieve its mission and programmatic goals through strong financial stewardship and strategic oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Attention to detail
Strong abilities with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communications skills
Experience in retirement administration and/or nonprofit, including 403(b), and defined benefit plans
Highly detail-oriented and an effective written and verbal communicator
Ability to perform work with speed and accuracy
Ability to analyze financial information and problem-solve
Deep understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
MUST have at least 5+ years of non-profit finance experience
Managing the budget and financial processes of a company and/or non- profit organization with an annual budget of at least $8M
Fluent in the following software:
QuickBooks Online
Microsoft Excel
Google Suite
Experience working with external auditors and has led the successful execution of an independent audit
Understands revenue and expense allocations and can track those allocations against dynamic budgets
Creating contract and budgeting forecasting models and can present those models in an easy to understand manner
Identifying needs to create and implement a plan for driving improvement

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations including billing, AR/AP, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
Bank and credit card reconciliation
Accuracy of organization’s General Ledger
Maintenance and improvement of chart of accounts
Developing and maintaining records of participants and beneficiaries including active, deferred, retired, and separated members.
Maintenance and improvement of organization’s accounting policies and protocols (e.g. credit card use policy, purchase request policy, etc.)
Production of financial statements for Board of Directors
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and finalize the organization’s annual budget.
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models
Management and coordination of workers’ compensation payments and related audits
Filing of quarterly sales taxes
Lead the audit preparation process; manage successful passing of annual audit
Review and supervise bookkeeper’s accounting work to ensure that MICOP’s financials are accurate
Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director on financial strategy and planning
Maintain organization’s FTE chart. Perform quarterly allocations based on FTE chart
Maintain MICOP’s Net Asset Schedule
Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state/local regulations, and internal policies
Provide financial training to staff or board as needed
Attend trainings, staff meetings or workshops as directed
Supervise bookkeepers
Other duties as assigned by Executive Director