Controller at Distro – Florida, Ohio

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with all strategic and operational financial management, including budget oversight, fiscal and grant compliance, cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting. Recommending and implementing high-level system improvements as needed. Provides financial insights and guidance to the CFO and Management team, addressing critical financial and budgeting issues.

491 FL-7, Plantation, FL 33317, United States

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees financial and operational strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Assists with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.

Assists the CFO with the monthly financial reporting for the Board.

Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Assists to ensure ongoing alignment between financial, operational, and programmatic objectives.

Provides regular reports, and keeps the CFO informed of LAS's finances and the operation and progress of compliance efforts.

Assists the CFO in setting up the annual budget and monitoring its implementation.

Assists the CFO in developing grant budgets for applications.

Responsible for the overall operation of LAS accounting, financial, and grant systems.

Oversees budgeting, budget implementation, tracking, and reconciliation to monitor progress and present status reports and narratives including financial metrics both internally and externally.

Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements, and audit requirements. Maintains internal control safeguards and coordinates all audit activities.

Understands and monitors adherence to accounting rules and regulations including rules for grants.

Manages cash flow and forecasting to ensure financial stability and sustainability.

Assists with annual audit process and resolves queries of statutory auditors.

Mentors and develops the fiscal and compliance team, managing work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and fostering a dynamic team environment.

Collaborates with the Management Team and program staff to ensure alignment between financial, operational, and programmatic objectives.

Performs all other duties as assigned and/or requested by Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Supervisors, or as required by grant(s).

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Hands-on and fully engaged, and able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Excellent and clear written and oral communicator;

Strong analytical skills.

Integrity.

Deep understanding of and experience with financial statements.

Thorough understanding of cost accounting, indirect allocation methods, and best practices to ensure proper contract costing.

Ability to communicate complex and nuanced financial information to non-financial professionals.

Commitment to the organization's mission and social justice.

Exceptional organization skills.

Due to funder requirements, all candidates must pass a background check before employment begins.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required and MBA preferred.

At least 10 years' experience managing finance preferred (accounting, budgeting, control and reporting) and compliance functions within a diverse division-based entity.

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