Controller - F/T Position

Full-time

Description

The Lord’s Place is a dynamic, passion-driven social impact organization in Palm Beach County providing innovative, compassionate and effective services to homeless men, women and children in our community. We are an organization committed to building an inclusive, varied workplace welcoming people of all backgrounds. We have consistently ranked nationally as a Best Nonprofit to Work For and as a Best Place to Work in Florida.

What makes us one of the best places to work, besides having mission-focused employees who live by our core values?

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 401k with automatic 3% employer contribution
• Exceptional benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, supplemental insurances
• Employee assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• And much, much more!

We are seeking a Controller to join our Finance team. The Controller will play a crucial role in the agency by providing oversight in the financial record keeping and reporting for The Lord’s Place Finance Department. The candidate will report to the Chief Financial Officer and provide accurate and timely financials for the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Program teams.

Some essential functions and responsibilities include:

• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with strategic budgetary oversight.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Oversee monthly grant reimbursement invoices.
• Prepare monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Review and approve weekly accounts payable invoice reports and daily cash receipt posting reports.
• Prepare budgets for the agency, grants, and potential programs.
• Create and maintain cost allocation methodologies and schedules.
• Review and approve major vendor accounts payable reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly program profit & loss reports and interface with program teams to ensure an understanding of financial data for the purposes of managing budgets.
• Prepare monthly grant profit & loss (budget vs. actual) reports.
• Supervise staff pertaining to accounting and finance duties.
• Develop and coordinate schedules for independent audit and tax return preparation.
• Prepare/analyze monthly financials for all grant contracts.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer according to business needs.

Requirements

Requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory finance/accounting position. Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills with advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of financial and payroll software, and Fund EZ accounting software experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of government grants is strongly preferred.
• A passion for numbers and a willingness to proactively take ownership of the financial records and ensure data integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must pass a level two background screening.

Salary Description

$75K - $95K - Based on education and experience