Assistant Director of Financial Operations (Controller) in Detroit, Michigan at Detroit Land Bank Authority

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Financial Operations (Controller) is primarily responsible to support and provide the Chief Financial Officer with relevant, accurate and timely, financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions. This role will also ensure that the Detroit Land Bank Authority has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct audits in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Operations (Accounting)
Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, inter-departmental invoicing.
Manage month-end finance reconciliations, including fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, and grant related cost accounting.
Proficiency with ERP financial reporting systems ensuring DLBA financial reporting is in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards.
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
Monthly reconciliations are to be completed resulting in month-end financial statements provided for CFO and Finance Committee review.
Create, and approve any GL adjusting entries.

Financial Reporting:
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by developing and implementing policies and procedures, disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments.
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to internal and external users.

Annual Audit Process:
Key staff member responsible as the main point of contact with the external audit team responsible for the DLBA annual audit.
Responsible for coordinating all audit activity including creation of the audit schedule, ongoing correspondence, schedules, checklists, audit testing and supplemental reporting.
Work in conjunction with CFO and senior leadership to schedule annual audit meeting with the DLBA Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

Management/ Leadership:
The Controller will work closely with program leaders and their staffs, not only to educate them regarding accounting procedures but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations.
Including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory.
Monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the accounting operations.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding and disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, experience, skills, abilities):
Seven or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid understanding of GAAP standards, particularly in the governmental sector, preferred
Experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs, preferred.
CPA license, preferred.
Good understanding of non-profit audit requirement and preparation.
Knowledge of HUD federal funding rules and regulations, preferred
Proficient and experienced in selecting and overseeing software installations and managing an ERP Financial system.
Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software (ERP)
Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Controller must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence to the CFO.