Finance Director/Controller

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc. (SVdP) is seeking a Finance Director/Controller to oversee all finance, accounting, and reporting activities for an organization with a budget of over $38 million. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Finance (Chief Finance Officer) and supervises a team of two direct staff members, with functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grants administration. The Controller will also manage financial reporting for 76 Chapters, overseen by volunteer Treasurers, and handle the accounting for nine retail thrift stores and one E-commerce store. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that SVdP Georgia has robust systems and procedures for effective program implementation and flawless audits. The Controller will collaborate closely with program leaders to support program operations through financial guidance and education.

Requirements

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to SVDP Georgia’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for finance
Minimum of a BA
Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, and general ledger.
A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential.
Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; experience working with Financial Edge NXT.
Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements utilizing the ERP system Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.
Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
Ensure proper processing and accounting for payroll and benefits.
Coordinate all audit activity.
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of SVDP Georgia’s financial status.
Assist SVDP Georgia’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the department heads; continuously collaborate with the team to assess the financial efficacy.
Effectively liaise with volunteer Treasurers who manage and report on the financial activities of 73 Chapters.
Manage the accounting for the entity that leases space to tenants at our Chamblee headquarters office.
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Performing other ad-hoc duties and special projects, as needed.