Controller at United States Space Foundation – Colorado Springs, Colorado

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounting

REPORTS TO: Vice President - Finance & Accounting

COMPENSATION: $125,000 - $135,000

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Controller is responsible for managing a variety of financial aspects of the Foundation. These aspects include maintenance of financial records based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, purchasing, purchasing card, and inventory, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, banking, grants and donations. The Controller is responsible for grant and restricted donation management, applicable financial reporting, approval of accounts payable, payroll, invoicing and receipts processing, and enforcement of Space Foundation accounting policies and procedures.

The Controller reports to the Vice President - Finance & Accounting, interfacing regularly with customers and team members. They rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and is familiar with organizational goals, standards, policies and procedures. The Controller participates in short & mid-range departmental planning and will supervise three employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following briefly describes representative responsibilities of this job, but it is not intended to be a complete or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position:

• Develops and enforces accounting policies and procedures and ensures the accuracy and integrity of the procedures to produce accurate financial statements.
• Oversees and is involved in the day-to-day accounting functions to include: Purchasing, Purchasing Card, and Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory, Banking, General Ledger Management, Grants and Restricted Donation Management.
• Manages a team of three accounting professionals engaged in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the accounting function.
• Develop financial performance tracking management systems for all grants and restricted donations; monitor their implementation and provide team assistance and reporting as necessary.
• Direct and implement the record retention policy.
• Provide data, guidance and financial performance reports to Foundation managers and team members to ensure sound business practices and federal contract requirements are being met.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and manages cash forecasting.
• Participates and helps construct annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Supervise, prepare workpapers and review annual and periodic audits.
• Supervise and review annual 990 tax return preparation and other periodic tax reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The following briefly describes knowledge, skills, abilities and characteristics associated with this position, including any required experience, education, licensure, certification, or combination thereof:

• Bachelor's Degree, 6-8 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough understanding of general accepted accounting standards and applicable state and federal regulations as they apply to non-profit organizations.
• CPA required.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience with SAGE INTACCT and ADP accounting tools a plus. Knowledge of Topic 606 revenue recognition and endowment fund accounting desired.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial documents, reports, and correspondence. Diplomatically responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Effectively presents information to management, team members and/or boards of directors.
• Charismatic and outgoing when meeting people. Effective relationship building and interpersonal skills. Organized and effective in managing multiple competing priorities. Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and implement as directed. Self-disciplined. Self-starter. Ability to attend to all details of a project, regardless of scope. Proactive. Exhibits strong leadership style and ability to effectively mentor and develop staff. Results-oriented. Will have a professional appearance and good hygiene habits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to hear and speak clearly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals in this position will generally work indoors and will have a workspace designated solely for them. Necessary office furnishings, equipment and supplies will be provided by the Foundation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically be required to work outdoors and would be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee may periodically be required to work in an offsite environment or at special events, and from time-to-time may be asked to travel on Foundation business, at the Foundation’s expense. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

JOB STATUS:

1) FLSA Classification: This position is exempt according to guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act and, as such, an individual in this position is not eligible to receive overtime pay.

2) Full- or Part-Time: This position is full-time in nature. An individual in this position will regularly work a schedule consisting of 40+ hours per week.

3) Work Location: This position’s primary worksite is the headquarters location in Colorado Springs, CO. The nature and responsibilities of this position are such that it is eligible for alternative worksite arrangements, such as working from home or telecommuting, on a consistent or recurring basis. Space Foundation’s current hybrid policy allows for up to two work from home days per week.

4) Regular Schedule: Usual business days are Monday through Friday, holidays excepted, and usual business hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the time zone in which the position is located.