The Salvation Army

Divisional Controller

The Salvation Army • $120K — $140K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting entries for consolidation of all divisional units.
  • Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports for all units by the 20th of each month.
  • Review and initiate corrective entries to the General Ledger.
  • Prepare quarterly and year-end consolidation reports with and without elimination entries.
  • Assist the Divisional Finance Director in budget preparation and review proposals.
  • Provide management with timely financial reviews of organizational programs and activities.
  • Act as a liaison to external auditors and prepare regulatory reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional advancement within a nonprofit framework.
  • Collaborative work environment with financial leadership.
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful organizational programs.
  • Access to modern office equipment and relevant software tools.
Full Job Description
Compensation:

$120K - $140K

OVERVIEW:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the daily financial operations of the Division, ensuring accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and full compliance with nonprofit, governmental, and organizational standards to include all GAAP, GASB and FASB. This role serves as a key leader within the Finance Department and works closely with the Divisional Finance Director to support the financial health and sustainability of all Corps, programs, and service locations across the Division.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee accounting entries for consolidation of all divisional units.
  • Prepare monthly reports for distribution to all units, including completion of all monthly journal entries and allocations by the 20th of each month. Design systems/practices as needed to accomplish this task.
  • Reviews and initiates monthly and corrective entries to the GL. Review would include all income accounts, expense accounts, recording of GIK via journal entry, recording of all contract AR and inter-fund transactions.
  • Prepares consolidation report without elimination entries quarterly and with elimination entries for year end.
  • Functionalization and financial reports quarterly and year end.
  • Prepare reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
  • Assist Divisional Finance Director (DFD) in the preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documents and justification. To include calculation of proposed grants, inter-company transactions and assessments.
  • Provides management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
  • Acts as liaison to external auditors.
  • Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies and auditors (internal and external).
  • Provides supervision to the Treasury Accountant and Payroll Coordinator.
  • Liaison with the centralized invoice processing department for timeliness and accuracy of entries.
  • Liaison with Territorial Headquarters (THQ). Such interaction may include but is not limited to: assessments, reserve transactions, inter-company transactions, construction account transactions, etc.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • CPA/CMA preferred.
  • Master's degree (M.A.) preferred; bachelor's degree in a financially related area required; at least four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the public.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

EQUIPMENT USED:
  • Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of social services to people in need. The organization was founded in 1865 in London, England, and has since grown to become a global organization with operations in over 130 countries. The Salvation Army provides services such as food assistance, shelter, addiction treatment, disaster relief, and youth programs. The organization is also involved in advocacy work and campaigns for social justice issues such as human trafficking and poverty. The Salvation Army is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and government grants, and is known for its iconic red kettles that are used to collect donations during the holiday season.
Learn more about The Salvation Army
Size
120,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1880
* Ladders Estimates

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