Controller

EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES JOB POSTING

EEO M/F/D/V

 



REQ #:

08-16MON

OPEN:

04/24/08

CLOSE:

05/10/08

LOCATION:

San Diego-92105

 



POSITION:ControllerREPORTS TO:Executive Director

EEOC CLASS:

1.1-Officials and Managers

FLSA: Exempt

SCHEDULE:

DAY

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $95,000

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is primarily responsible for the control of the organization’s financial resources and the reporting of its’ historical financial information. Specific responsibilities include: accurate and timely preparation of monthly GAAP-compliant financial statements with variance explanations; management of the annual independent financial statement audit, A-133 audits, 990 reporting process, and audits by Grantors and other funding sources; management of the Accounting staff; managing asset reporting and tax related filings; and development, implementation, and management of internal controls. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish and implement a stringent monthly close process to include approved schedule of monthly/ quarterly/ annual account reconciliations

2. Develop, incorporate and maintain internal controls, and accounting and financial policies and procedures in compliance with grant requirements

3. Establish and maintain adherence to daily procedures to ensure proper approval, documentation, and account coding of all cash receipts and cash disbursements

4. Produce monthly financial statements in formats and timeframe approved by the Executive Director

5. Provide proactive analysis and explanation of variances in comparative financial statements

6. Attend Committee and Board meetings as requested by the Executive Director

7. Establish and manage a monthly protocol with Department and Program Managers to review financial statements

8. Manage the payroll process including accurate data entry that is reconciled to both Grant Reporting records and to the general ledger, and proper allocation when an employee works for more than one program

9. Ensure that all payments, reports and audits required by Funding Contracts and Grants are completed in a timely manner

10. Manage the audit process and workflow of third party audits

11. Lead the effort toward improved utilization and integration of general ledger software

12. Maintain fixed asset records including monthly depreciation expense calculation, entry and reconciliation

13. Prepare & file property tax exemptions

14. Prepare & file IRS form 5500 for health & benefit plans (health and 401K)

15. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

16. Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.

17. Receive and record requests for disbursements; authorize disbursements in accordance with policies and procedures.

18. Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

19. Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff; recommend and implement personnel actions such as promotions and dismissals.

20. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel in order to facilitate financial activities

21. Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the Executive Director

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Education: BS degree in Accounting 

Experience:  Three years experience as a Controller in a nonprofit organization

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree Program with advanced coursework in accounting field

Experience: Five years experience as Controller in a large nonprofit organization

Other: California CPA

OTHER/SPECIAL:

Accounting software —Solomon or Other Related Software

Database software-- Microsoft Access; Structured query language SQL, or related

Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Solomon Software, ADP 

Financial analysis software — FRX software

Spreadsheet software —Microsoft Excel

General Office-Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

 



ABOUT US

ECS (Episcopal Community Services), with approximately 350 employees, maintains many programs addressing homelessness, unemployment, addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, and children's care and education in San Diego and Riverside Counties

MISSION

Statement:  “Serving God by serving those in need.”

ECS encourages a careful review of our mission.  As we are a faith based non-profit organization, it is important to recognize and embrace our mission statement.

 

 

 

POSITIONS REQUIRING DEGREE/ CREDENTIAL

Where required, an official transcript from an accredited college or university and/or Credential must accompany the application. Applicants who fail to comply with this requirement will not be eligible for interview.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

All positions have an initial introductory period of 90 days.

 

 

BENEFITS

Vacation; sick leave; 15 holidays; medical; dental; EAP, life insurance, 401 (k), 403 (b), Discretionary Profit Sharing and Discretionary Employer Match (after one year of service). Benefit eligibility is the first of the third month following the date of hire.

FILING APPLICATIONS

When a closing date is indicated, applications and/or resumes  must be received by or before 5:00 p.m. on that date, unless otherwise stated on this job announcement.

 

 

Fax, mail or e-mail to the Human Resources Department by the closing date. 

 

E-mail: jobs@ecscalifornia.org   (Please place Job #08-16MON in the header)

Fax: 619-228-2801 (Attn:  HR,  Please include Job #08-16MON on the fax cover)

Mail:  ECS HR Dept. (Place job number after address), 4305 University Avenue #400, San Diego, CA 92105

 

Visit us at our website:  www.ecscalifornia.org