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NON-PROFIT CONTROLLER

CORPORATE OVERVIEW:

Prolanthropy is the largest and most successful provider of philanthropy management services in professional sports, specializing in forming and managing non-profit foundations of professional athletes. Having established an industry-leading presence built on nearly two decades of world-class results, Prolanthropy provides clients with the fiduciary, governance, event, programming, and marketing expertise needed to achieve their philanthropic goals.

POSITION:

The Controller plays an integral role in the team and is responsible for providing expertise in the areas of finance and accounting, governance, compliance, and risk management while working within the core values of the company to meet company goals. This position reports directly to the VP of Foundation Business Services.

This role has an international reach; this is an excellent opportunity to work within the world of philanthropic endeavors as well as in sports management and sports marketing.

This role is responsible for managing accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, payroll oversight, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal  candidate is both strategic and operational, capable of supporting leadership with financial insight while also managing day-to-day accounting activities.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Lead, Manage, and hold Accountable the Foundation Finance and Administration Team : Build and maintain a healthy, high-performing team through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, development, performance evaluation (GWC and Scorecards), and all people-related decisions.

·     Own Foundation Financial Management, Reporting, and Planning : Ensure timely, complete, and accurate financial information is available for decision-making, including treasury, cash flow, A/P, A/R, collections, and budget execution.

• Own Foundation Governance, Tax, and Compliance : Maintain compliance with GAAP, accounting standards, and all regulatory and tax requirements; ensure all financial transactions and records align with Foundation financial controls. This includes ensuring timely filing of sales tax exemptions, 990s and other required reports.
• Own Foundation Risk Management : Manage all Foundation risk exposure, including insurance, waivers, and risk mitigation strategies.

·     Own Foundation Asset and Inventory Management: Ensure accurate tracking, maintenance, and  reporting of all Foundation assets and inventory.

·       Own Integrity of Foundation Finance and Administration Systems, Including Donor Information: Ensure systems (QuickBooks for Nonprofits, banking software, Dropbox, SharePoint, and related tools) operate effectively and support accurate financial and administrative operations; maintain accurate and accessible donor records for use by internal teams and vendors, ensuring integrity and security of donor data.

·       Coordinate with external CPA firms, tax attorneys, auditors, and financial institutions

·            Platforms and Systems used and managed by the Foundation Finance & Administration Officer

o     QuickBooks Desktop for Non-Profits

o     Excel

o     Wrike

o     Ninety

o     Microsoft Office Suite

o     Banking Software

o     Dropbox

Foundation Controller must:

·       Possess personal character qualities with demonstrated experiences that match the Core Values of the company of Patriot, Humble, Smart, and Hungry

·       Adopt and use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as a management system for projects and team members.

·       Be a self-starter who possesses strong business acumen with problem-solving skills

·       Possess strong planning, research, and communication skills

·       Work well under pressure, and possess excellent time management and organizational skills

·       Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to concisely and accurately convey information to various constituents.

·       Be flexible and creative, able to easily think “outside of the box” to find creative solutions

·       Be organized with keen attention to detail

·       Be able to manage a multi-entity financial environment

·       Be willing to own the work processes and systems including the imperative to streamline and integrate platforms, information and workflow

·       Demonstrate the ability to work well in a team environment; be a team player who can take and give direction and work well in a fast-paced environment; ability to deliver effective turnkey solutions in a limited timeframe

·       Take ownership of multiple projects at once, managing them with little to no supervision

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Accounting and/or Finance experience and education

·       Associate degree or higher

·       QuickBooks or similar accounting software experience is a must 

·       Possess personal qualities of integrity and credibility

·       Consent to a pre-employment background check, including education and work history verification, as well as a criminal background check

·       Be legally qualified to work in the United States

·       Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms

·       Proficiency in all Microsoft Office platforms, with a higher level of understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Excel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

·       PTO Benefits: 13 paid holidays, 10 days paid vacation, 4 days paid sick leave and 1 paid day off in Birthday Month

·       Remote Work: 1 day per week

·       Insurance: Company partially sponsored Dental and Vision Plan

·       Company-paid Life Insurance Plan

·       401k Plan

·       Cafeteria Healthcare Plan

·       Work schedule: Full-time, permanent position, M-F 40+ hours per week (must be available to work occasionally during the evenings and on weekends as needed, based on the Foundation’s activity)

·       Working Location: Florence office with one remote day per week

·       Probationary Period: First 90 days

Work Environment

This position may be in-office, hybrid, or remote, depending on business needs. The Controller should be comfortable working in a fast-paced small business environment where flexibility and collaboration are essential.