Controller....Non Profit in DC

Company:  Ajilon Finance Job Category:  Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code:  CP-51103-508809 Location:  Washington/Metro, DC 20006 Job Status:  Full Time, Employee Our motto... You need to take your career more seriously! That's our motto, is that your mission? Ajilon Finance specializes in placing accounting and finance professionals of all levels across the DC Metro Area. Combine that with the fact that you will be working with one of the most successful and experienced (10 plus years) accounting and finance executive recruiters not only in the Metro DC region, but in the United States. The Company: This non profit, founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, is one of the longest-standing champions for low-income people and communities of color. They believe that mobilizing grassroots groups to enhance their leadership, voice and power will create vibrant community-based organizations, led by the people most affected by social and economic injustice is key to building a new politics based on community values. The Culture: This non profit is very mission driven and you can feel the passion. The culture is casual yet very respectful of different opinions and cultures. The key to your success in this position is; are you able to build relationships. Specifically with folks on the operations side who are more mission driven then being financially minded. As the Assistant Director of Finance you will need to gain their trust and respect as someone who respects what they do and at the same time works with us to get the financial information they need to do their job in a collegial, collaborative manner. The organization is very flat. You will never hear someone in this organization say "that?fs not in my job description". There is a lot of departmental interconnectedness. The different operating units of the organization interface with each other frequently and daily. Job Responsibilities: As the new Assistant Director of Finance, you will help maintain and promote the financial health of the organization by managing daily financial operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, and general ledger activity. Additionally, as the new Assistant Director of Finance you will direct the monthly financial close process ensuring timely and accurate recording of all activity, production of monthly financial statements, and reconciliation of all required accounts. The Assistant Director of Finance will directly supervise the Accounting Manager and the Grants Manager. Apart from the recurring accounting cycles you will work closely with Director of Finance and Project Managers to research and develop strategies or special processes to support program efforts, assist Director of Finance in preparation of annual budget; manage input of budget into Blackbaud accounting software, organize documentation for annual audit, special projects, reporting & analysis, manage filing of subsidiary financial reports, invoices, cash receipts, tax filings, and other government filings and promote use of effective financial controls, procedures and systems. Finally, the organization is looking for someone who is "hungry" for a career promoting opportunity. The right candidate could very well be the organizations next Director of Finance. Requirements Include: * BS Degree in Accounting or Finance * Minimum 5-8 years of accounting experience with a non profit organization. Compensation Package: Salary Range $80,000 - $85,000 with good benefits. Email your resume to mitch.halaby@ajilonfinance.com Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 0- $85,000 plus bennies About Ajilon Ajilon Professional Staffing is a leader in recruiting and project consulting, with specialty divisions in finance & accounting, management & office support, and legal. In North America, more than 200 offices service a range of clients through an integrated suite of human capital solutions. Ajilon Office offers clients specialized administrative and management professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Ajilon Finance specializes in the temporary and direct-hire placement of premier accounting, financial and bookkeeping professionals. Ajilon Finance Solutions provides senior-level financial and operations professionals to companies on a project or interim basis. Ajilon StaffWise Legal places highly-qualified candidates in a wide range of specialized positions including attorneys, paralegals and legal support professionals. Leaders in Specialized Financial Staffing & Recruitment