Controller

Company: CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Location: Lynn
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Role Overview:CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) CLA Search has been retained by Greater Lynn Senior Services to identify a Controller to serve their team by overseeing the Accounting and reporting functions of GLSS and related affiliates. About Our Client:GLSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to building healthy and livable communities, where critical home and community-based services and supports are fully accessible to older adults, people living with disabilities, and their caregivers. As a social enterprise promoting consumer engagement, GLSS is driven by the principles of intentional design, harnessing innovation, sharing best practices, and expanding collaboration across the health and human services sector.To learn more, click here: https://www.glss.net What You'll Do: Fiscal Operations

• Lead the accounting administration through financial reporting, data-driven analysis and day-to-day operations.
• Manage the planning, development, and monitoring of the fiscal administration in conjunction with the CFO.
• Design and implement policies and procedures, internal controls, reporting mechanisms and audits to ensure compliance.
• Implement best practices; ensures the integrity, accuracy and usefulness of all financial reports and data.
• Oversee compliance with contracts and grant award specifications and additional external reporting.
• Monitor, analyze, and report monthly operating results against budget; interpret financial data and make recommendations to support long -term financial health.
• Supervise reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements; accounting software meets organizational needs; test conversions, retain critical data and documentation.
• Direct all audit activities as key liaison with auditing firm.
• Participate in the development and execution of organization-wide strategies as instructed by the CFO.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting for GLSS, IRSH, Lynn COA, ADRCGNS, Respite Coalition and Other Affiliates, establish and maintain Chart of Accounts.
• Assess and maintain internal controls and oversee technology implementations, migrations, upgrades for the department
• Oversee the integration and entry of all accounting data into the general ledger system.
• Project cash inflows and outflows and assures there are adequate funds to meet future obligations.
• Oversee centralized purchasing for the agency, for goods and services other than direct consumer subcontracted services, facilities related purchases and IT/Telecom equipment and services.Leadership
  • Participate in the development and execution of organization-wide strategies as instructed by the CFO.
  • Serve as mentor and coach to accounting staff, delegating effectively, and develop a high performing team.
  • Leverage the strengths of the finance staff by clarifying their roles and responsibilities while creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment; serve as coach and mentor to develop a high performing team.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain payroll database and the administration of benefits.
  • Ensure Payroll, AP, AR staff remain abreast of best practices, laws, compliance, knowledge and training.What You'll Need:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting; MBA preferred, CPA required; 7-10 years progressive experience in nonprofit finance.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state laws and regulations, GAAP, audits, regulatory requirements and compliance
    • Thought leader with a proven track record in providing guidance on organizational risks; opportunities and strategies
    • Advanced technical skills; Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, etc..), QuickBooks, Cloud-Based Software; system implementation
    • Proven track record in building processes, systems and teams to support organizational innovation
    • Strong communication skills; written and verbal; natural leader with exceptional collaborative skills
    • Detail-oriented, highly organized, independent problem solver, team player, ability to meet deadlines, prioritizes and multitasks

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