Controller

POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the agency. Applies principles of
accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Supervises and coordinates
activities of Accountants.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
Accounting

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
• Ensure all expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the agency’s performance.
• Provides financial analysis, emphasizing capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with the CFO to provide external auditors with needed information for the annual audit.
• Serves as CFO in the absence of CFO.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining high accuracy. Responds to inquiries from the CEO, CFO, and Program Directors regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and the like.
• Support the CFO in engaging the Board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
• Assist the CFO and Program Directors with the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports accurately and timely; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the agency’s financial status.
• Ensure the agency complies with Federal, state, and other financial legal requirements.
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working with the Program Directors; continuously collaborate with Program Directors to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support program operations.
• Study, determine, and standardize work procedures. Prepare work schedules to improve efficiency and expedite workflow of subordinates and provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Team Leadership

• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Supervise the Accountants to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met and advise staff regarding handling non-routine reporting transactions.
• Assist in developing and implementing new procedures and features to enhance the department's workflow.
• Issue oral and written instructions; assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and report on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

SKILLS and ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or university) in Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Masters in Accounting, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience and one (1) year of supervisory
experience. A minimum of 12 accounting credits.

Certificates and Licenses

None is required for the position. CPA licenses and affiliation are desired.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agency required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.  Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination. 

Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.

Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.