Controller- FT Corporate

Job Description

Job Description

5150 Timuquana Rd Ste. 15

Jacksonville, FL 32210

What's the opportunity?

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Accounting team at Goodwill Industries of North Florida. As a key member of the team, this individual will lead traditional financial reporting and management of the fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and organizational values. Successful candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop important relationships with key stakeholders.

Goodwill Industries of North Florida is a local, not-for-profit organization that removes barriers to employment through training, education, and career opportunities for the communities we serve.

How You Will Make An Impact

At Goodwill Industries of North Florida, the Accounting team is all about working together to solve problems and improve processes. In this position, which reports to the CFO, you will be working closely with various business partners and key stakeholders and be responsible for driving the monthly financial close activities, performing analytical reviews and variance investigations as needed, maintaining accounting policies and procedures, and helping to refine our processes with an eye toward process improvement and efficiency. You will also have exposure to leadership and development opportunities, and support a growing retail and not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to remove barriers to employment.

In This Role You’ll Get To:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Assist with preparation of all weekly and monthly departmental reporting
• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial records / transactions
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
• Assist with the formulation of policies and procedures
• Accurately forecast budgetary information
• Assist with the external audit process and ensure timely filing of IRS Form 990
• Oversee monthly and annual reporting to GII (Goodwill Industries International)
• Maintain the chart of accounts and coordinate any accounting system needs
• Determine opportunities to strengthen internal controls
• Oversee and review daily online treasury for bank accounts
• Review monthly sales tax, annual tangible property tax, real property tax for owned parcels, and tax components of any leased location.
• Provide support to mission services for financial information related to grant requests
• Provide coaching, training and guidance to new and existing staff as needed
• Assist in or lead ad hoc projects
• Work cross functionally with various stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree desired
• CPA certification or equivalent a plus
• 3-5 years of combined accounting and supervisory experience
• Experience in full month end close cycle adhering to strict deadlines while operating as both a contributor and manager
• Knowledge of regulations and legal requirements to maintain financial and informational integrity of the organization
• Solid understanding of grant and fund accounting
• Acute sense of detail for data accuracy and integrity
• Ability to embrace ambiguity and push through challenges for positive outcomes
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel & Word
• Experience with an ERP system implementation is highly preferred
• Retail or not-for-profit experience is a plus