Financial Controller

180 Degrees Inc • Saint Paul, MN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards, and supporting the board finance and audit committees. This role includes managing accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, grants administration, and audit preparation. The Financial Controller will collaborate with program leaders to align financial systems with program delivery and supervise finance staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; an associates degree and experience as a Financial Controller can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• A clear understanding of GAAP and demonstrated accounting knowledge
• Experience with and knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external agencies
• Solid problem-solving and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain cooperative relationships
• Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances
• Strong self-management and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial operations including billing, collections, payroll, benefits administration, and audit support.
• Ensure adherence to accounting, payroll, and purchasing policies
• Provide cash flow information monthly.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the COO and board finance and audit committees.
• Assist management with preparing monthly financial statement
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Lead audit preparation and maintain internal controls.
• Collaborate with program leaders to align financial systems with program delivery.
• Manage financial risk and ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Provide direction, training, guidance, task management and performance evaluation to Senior Accountant.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Maintenance department to track and allocate expenses related to building operations, repairs, and capital improvements
• Act as the primary point of contact between the finance department and IT consultants.
• Work closely with IT consultants to ensure all IT equipment is efficient, updated, inventoried and properly allocated based on the need across the sites.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus of $600 (Half paid out at 3 months and the other half at 12 months).
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually.
• Medical, Dental, FSA & HSA options
• Life, STD, LTD
• 401K company match up to 4%
• 12 paid company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees