Controller to support our Finance department.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $153,275.20 to $162,087.12 and may be commensurate with experience.

Position Description: The Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal policies, and established financial controls. This position leads the implementation and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls, mitigate organizational risk, and promote financial accuracy and accountability.

The Controller is expected to remain current on new accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, proper treatment of new revenue sources, and other compliance-related developments that may impact the organization. This role manages the coordination and submission of annual financial audits and ensures that financial records, reports, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and produced in a timely manner.

The Controller is also responsible for coordinating the month-end close process, analyzing organizational financial activity, and ensuring that payments, disbursements, and related transactions are processed accurately and timely. This position maintains financial systems and partners with staff and leadership to ensure financial processes, systems, and reporting structures support organizational goals.

Serving as a key liaison for the Finance team, the Controller supports cross-departmental collaboration, financial reporting needs, and the continuous improvement of financial operations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Hybrid schedule. Work up to 3 days per week onsite.

Required: Bachelor's Degree; 8-10 years Finance and Accounting Experience; previous supervisory experience, non-profit Finance experience.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; 10+ years Finance and Accounting experience; previous management experience; non-profit and for-profit finance experience. experience.

Required License/Certification: CPA license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of Accounting and Finance
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of restricted and unrestricted fund levels
• Knowledge of current accounting and reporting software used in the finance department
• Knowledge of grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, foundation and individual grants.
• Customer Service skills
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate
• Time management
• Management and supervisory skills
• Able to multi-task and be productive despite competing priorities

Expected Contributions:Facilities Management

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Finance function
• Oversee SOME budget development and execution against budget
• Respond to all financial audits for SOME and it's affiliates
• Monitor and review program financial performance for all legal entities
• Ensure correct financial systems are in place
• Perform financial planning for new programs
• Manage SOME's cash flow forecasting to meet operating needs of all legal entities; coordinate regularly with CFO, sharing information and analysis regarding cash flow trends and needs.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for cash management, including establishing sophisticated cash management procedures across the Agency.
• Educate and train Program Managers and Administration teams on finance processes and regulations
• Ensure compliance with standards and laws; provide compliance reporting
• Manage tax planning and compliance with relevant federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions
• Direct liaison between Housing Development and Finance - by helping to construct plans for financing, coordinating payments, provide reporting, reconcile general ledger accounts, tax compliance and develop finance analytics and projections
• Develop management reports and identify financial trends
• Keep up-to-date on all accounting and auditing standards, particularly as they apply to investments and alternative investments. Stay current on Internal Revenue Code, FASB, and legislative proposals and pronouncements as they relate to non-profit organizations; oversee implementation to ensure SOME's compliance.
• Lead the financial design, management, and implementation of relevant modules of Great Plans or other selected accounting system, in coordination with design/functional resources and contractors. Evaluate and re-engineer corporate processes to standardize, simplify, and build efficiencies across the Agency.

Accounting

• Maintain the system of accounts, ledgers, and fiscal records on all transactions and assets, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development of all financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Develop and maintain 'best-in-class' internal control framework in collaboration with the CFO and other senior staff in the Agency.
• Coordinate internal and external reporting - Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, monitor progress, and keep the SOME Leadership Team and the Board informed of SOME's financial status.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the financial close process (monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes) including preparation of journal entries, additional supporting schedules, and key account analysis and reconciliations.
• Coordinate the annual independent audit , as well as additional audits required by specific donors or funding agencies, including the A-133 audit (Uniform Guidance); ensure the timely resolution of any audit findings.
• Manage and oversee Accounting functions daily
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the financial close process (monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes) including preparation of journal entries, additional supporting schedules, and key account analysis and reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial disclosures

Strategy Development

• Fulfill requests for information by Finance Committee
• Perform duties of CFO, when needed
• Provide strategic vision for SOME growth
• Provide suggestions for improvement, revenue growth, and expense reduction
• Present at Finance Committee meetings
• Assist Board Treasurer; provide analysis and advice to Board
• Collaborate and coordinate with administrative team

Reports to: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.