Controller Manager Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

• Prepare and/or review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, to provide accurate and timely financial information to management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for the management and oversight, as well as hands-on execution of the month-end, quarterly and year-end closing processes, including the review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the Director of Development and Director of Vincentian Services to ensure accounting for donor funds is appropriate.
• Oversee the preparation for, management and coordination of all external audits, working closely with auditors and the Audit Committee to prepare necessary documentation and resolve any audit issues.
• Develop, establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with various departments to ensure financial goals are met; assist with interim budget reviews.
• The Controller reports to the Director of Finance with a dotted line to the Executive Director/CEO, and is responsible for and provides guidance, leadership, and training to the accounting team.
• Assist in strategic initiatives or special projects as needed. Examples include ERP evaluation/implementation and the consolidation of financial information to mirror the audited financials.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the organization’s financial strategy.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Assist in presenting financial reporting and potential risk areas to senior management and board members.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and coordinate with the outside professional service firms regarding the preparation and filing of tax returns (Form 990 and 1099s).
• Providing other support as requested by Director of Finance and/or Executive Director/CEO

• Vision – The ability to visualize and articulate a future for the organization and to consider this view in decision-making.
• Business Acumen – The capacity to critically identify, analyze and use performance indicators that directly and indirectly affect the sustainability of the Society.
• Leadership – The ability to positively impact others generating commitment and high performance.
• Communication – The ability to skillfully use interpersonal influence and create relationships characterized by dignity and respect.
• Results Orientation – The ability to prioritize and focus on getting things done efficiently, effectively and in a timely way.
• Continuous Improvement – The drive to ensure personal and organizational competitiveness through continuously improving.
• Supports and demonstrates excellent customer assistance - by following the SVdP Customer Service Motto to “Serve our Valuable Customers with Distinction and Purpose” which defines “our valuable customers” as both internal and external, i.e. co-workers, neighbors, donators, vendors, organizational contacts and thrift store consumers.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with a minimum of 8 years’ experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, including financial reporting & analysis, budgets and project management experience
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in the non-profit sector and/or retail industry is strongly preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• GAAP (Advanced Level) and regulations affecting charities.
• Theories, principles, methods and procedures of professional accounting (Comprehensive level)
• Financial reporting & analysis, budget and project management
• Advanced MS Office skills (Expert level in Excel) required, and knowledge of QuickBooks preferred

• Supervise and manage assigned accounting staff
• Work accurately and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic, ownership, and commitment to achieving assigned goals and responsibilities.
• Work as part of a team and build relationships
• Strong communication, written and oral, including follow-up and documentation
• Identifying, gathering, analyzing information, while developing alternative solutions to resolve problems
  

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl