Finance Controller

Glove House Inc•City of Elmira, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

As a finance controller, this role will be responsible for the organization’s accounting activities, operating budgets, and financial reporting systems. The controller will be assisting the CFO in day-to-day operations. Primary Job Functions This includes forecasting cash flow needs, planning for currency needs in advance, and alerting upper management for cash flow deficiencies. Assist in financial auditing, implementing, and communicating to upper management or the board of directors the outcomes of the audit. Ensure funds are correctly allocated and tracked by program, grant, or donor restrictions Act as a controller for large purchases within the organization by assisting with approving purchases. Assist in distributing data and information on historical spending. Help with compiling financial reporting, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports. Prepare documentation for audits, reviews, and regulatory submissions. Develop and monitor annual budgets in collaboration with program managers. Track grant income and expenditure, ensuring compliance with funding conditions. Prepare financial information for grant proposals and funding reports. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. Provide financial insights to the Executive Director and leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA/MBA is often preferred).
3–7 years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a non-profit or small organization.
Strong commitment to the mission and values of a non-profit organization
High attention to detail and integrity in financial management
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Practical, solutions-focused approach in a resource-constrained environment
Strong communication skills, able to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
The incumbent will work a standard scheduled week; however, flexible hours may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
The ability to work flexible hours is required, as is the ability to provide on-call support when scheduled or to meet business needs.
Travel will be as needed, to conduct Glove House business-related activities.
The incumbent is eligible for a flex workweek schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience with donor-funded projects or restricted funding is an advantage

Responsibilities

Forecasting cash flow needs
Planning for currency needs in advance
Alerting upper management for cash flow deficiencies
Assist in financial auditing
Implementing and communicating to upper management or the board of directors the outcomes of the audit
Ensure funds are correctly allocated and tracked by program, grant, or donor restrictions
Act as a controller for large purchases within the organization by assisting with approving purchases
Assist in distributing data and information on historical spending
Help with compiling financial reporting, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports
Prepare documentation for audits, reviews, and regulatory submissions
Develop and monitor annual budgets in collaboration with program managers
Track grant income and expenditure, ensuring compliance with funding conditions
Prepare financial information for grant proposals and funding reports
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
Provide financial insights to the Executive Director and leadership team