ControllerJob DetailsJob LocationMCFI Main Campus - Milwaukee, WIPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st ShiftDescriptionJob Purpose: The Controller will direct the Finance Teams in a manner that fosters teamwork and customer service, focusing on accurate and timely financial reporting, billing for services provided, and payment to vendors. This position also will design and implement proper internal control procedures in all Finance areas to ensure that Agency assets will be maximized and properly safeguarded.Essential Job Functions:
Provide effective leadership for management employees supervised, including:
setting clear goals and objectives,
monitoring progress toward goals and objectives,
providing feedback and coaching, and
reviewing and recognizing performance.
Adjusting work load and duties to best execute department objectives.
Direct, maintain, and revise financial accounting and reporting systems to effectively communicate financial results of operations to management, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, funding sources, and others, as necessary.
Maintain and develop relationships with outside service organizations doing business with the agency, such as banks, audit firms, insurance companies, third party service providers, vendors, governmental and nongovernmental funding sources, and other regulatory bodies.
Maintain knowledge on trends and best practices affecting accounting, compensation, and financial reporting in the not-for-profit industry. Implement new technology or practices as necessary.
Design and implement financial internal control standards to safeguard agency assets such as cash, receivables, inventories, and fixed assets.
Lead the preparation for and completion of the annual budget, annual financial audits, state and federal tax reporting for exempt organizations.
Working directly with CPA firm to coordinate the audit process from start to finish,
Leading an internal team to ensure timely account reconciliations and preparation of all document requests and required schedules,
Preparing and reviewing final schedules and disclosures, and
Presenting final audit reports and/or Form 990 for senior leadership review prior to distribution or filing.
Lead on all Treasury functions.
Develop project plans to complete identified initiatives.
Handle special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Technical Skills, Experience, Education, and Credentials:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration, with a minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience in a public accounting, healthcare accounting or finance, or non-profit accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years of supervisory accounting or finance experience, preferably in a non profit organization.
Current CPA license is desired, but not required, without limitations that are incompatible with duties, responsibilities, supervision or practice setting.
Extensive knowledge of PC based software applications, including the Microsoft product line.
Effectively communicate and organize data clearly and concisely for presentation purposes.
Thorough knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, 990 tax reporting, GAAP, and consolidations
Prioritizes duties and functions effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
Ability to operate under Agency and departmental procedures and guidelines.
High degree of ethics and integrity.
Current Wisconsin Driver License and automobile insurance with minimum limits of $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $10,000 property damage and access to a personal vehicle.
Work Environment and Physical RequirementsThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may experience or must do to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
This position works in a general office setting, Monday through Friday. No weekend or holiday hours required. Overtime is required periodically to meet deadlines. Flexibility in meeting deadlines is necessary.
This position frequently communicates with staff and internal customers about their financial status and must be able to accurately exchange information.
This position regularly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.
This position regularly reviews and identifies trends in financial reports in paper or electronic format.
This position may be required to travel to other agency locations on occasion.
This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.CFI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment
