National Controller at After-School All-Stars

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, Nonprofit accounting, A-133 single audit, Financial management, Grant management, Internal controls, Financial edge, Raiser’s edge, Strategic planning, Team leadership, Performance management, Compliance, Microsoft excel, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a national non-profit organization which provides free, daily afterschool programs to more than 150,000 children in need at 728 school and community sites in 18 chapters across the U.S. Our goals for our All-Stars are the same we have for our own children: to be healthy and active, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a job that they love and to give back to their communities. We achieve this by identifying and fueling our students' individual passions, tying their interests to tailored academic support, enrichment and health and fitness programming. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: After-School All Stars with a budget of $30-$35M, is seeking a results-driven National Controller, a key member of the Finance team, to lead the organization's audit, manage multiple finance/accounting staff, oversee multi-state grants and compliance, and ensure/ advise on relevant policies. The Controller will report to Executive Vice President of Finance. We are seeking a candidate with proven 7-10 years of nonprofit experience, a CPA, A-133 single audit experience. Others are not encouraged to apply. This is an in-person role in the office in Los Angeles, Monday-Thursday in the office, Fridays working remote or in-person. Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES: Finance: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) . Supervise 4 employees in the finance team including accountants, analysts and finance managers; providing mentorship, oversight, and performance management Analyze financial data to optimize and improve efficiency in reporting practices across the network. Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines. Develop short- and long-term goals for strategic organizational financial growth. Guide financial decisions by correlating company policies & procedures to current economic landscape. Utilize Financial Edge to build, update, and troubleshoot how the different modules interact with each other. Assess connection between Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge, advising on how revenue data from Raiser’s Edge should be imported into Financial Edge. Audit: Manage fiscal policies and internal controls. Coordinate and lead the organizational audit process through A133 single audit and collaborate with HR on 403Bannual audit. Review all necessary protocols and documentation related to annual audit on an ongoing basis. Accounting: Oversee multi-state grants and compliance. Evaluate and manage fiscal risks. Streamline accounting functions. Oversee and prepare income statements. Grant Management and Oversight: Cultivate and maintain relationships between the ASAS national office and the broader ASAS network. Organize and maintain grant files, records, and guides as it relates to finance/accounting. Prepare recommendations for grant management processes, as it relates to grant compliance and sound audit record keeping. WHO SHOULD APPLY? The Controller will exemplify ASAS’s core values: proactive, transparent, accountable, collaborative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and detailed-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing position demands are key. Team building and collaborative working style are important attributes. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills. Please review the required skills for this position, other candidates need not apply: At least 7-10 years of non-profit accounting experience, required CPA required in tandem with bachelor/master’s degree in business, accounting, or related field. A-133 Single audit experience required. Proven experience in financial management. Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practical application in a nonprofit. Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience with financial reporting Flexible and able to adapt to changing position demands. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially a command of Microsoft Excel is required. At least 3-5 years of experience with Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred. Highly detail oriented; taking pride in tasks performed at a high level of accuracy. Experience with multi-state funding preferred. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $140,000-$170,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This role is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of four days a week (Monday-Thursday in the office, Fridays working remote or in-person), for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year. ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: 99% coverage of medical plan, with two tier options 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options 99% coverage of Vision plan Employee Assistance Program Short-term and long-term disability options Life insurance Optional employee critical illness and accident plan coverage 403 (b) plan, with employer match Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years. Up to 25 paid holidays a year ASAS is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter via the Paylocity application link or via e-mail to alicia.russell@afterschoolallstars.org. Your cover letter should be in PDF format and should indicate how your experience is relevant to this role with After-School All-Stars. Please put “Controller” (position title) and your last name in the subject heading, if applying via email. LEARN MORE ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS: To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website: www.afterschoolallstars.org

Responsibilities

The National Controller will lead the organization's audit processes, manage finance staff, and oversee multi-state grants and compliance. They are responsible for preparing financial statements, developing financial controls, and advising on strategic organizational growth.