Controller of Grow America

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Grow America, one of the oldest national non‐profit community and economic development organizations in the country, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Controller. Grow America, formerly National Development Council, was founded in 1969 with a mission of increasing the flow of capital for investment, jobs and community development to underserved urban and rural areas across the country. For additional information about Grow America, please visit http://www.growamerica.org. The Controller’s responsibilities will include working with a team of professionals to ensure quarterly and year end reporting is complete, accurate, and timely. Those responsibilities include preparing and reviewing internal accounting records and schedules, reviewing detailed loan performance schedules, and communicating with external stakeholders. The Controller will also provide operating support to the financial management team members and updates to the board of directors. The Controller will report directly to the CFO. LOCATION:The position will be fully remote but with periodic in-person meetings in the New York office and occasional travel to attend meetings in other parts of the country. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Lead and improve the financial reporting process for Grow America (parent organization) and consolidated statements,· Including monthly and quarterly period end closings· Cost allocations to subsidiaries· Lead the audits for the parent organization and consolidated statements.· Assist the CFO with monthly budget to actual reporting and presentation to other members of management,· Review and approve accounting entries to the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP,· Review detailed audit schedules for general ledger accounts such as accounts receivables, allowance for credit losses, capital/finance leases, deferred revenues, capitalized costs, other receivables, conditional grants, and net assets,· Research, implement and assist with training other financial management team members on any new accounting standards,• Including ability to analyze, and document implementation of new accounting standards,· Assist with filing the 990’s for the parent and subsidiary organizations,· Work directly with third party accountants and provide guidance as necessary,· Mentor and work with existing staff including other product controllers, assistant controllers, accounts payable clerk and revenue analyst,· Manage the process and issuance of 1099s to applicable recipients,· Assist in the implementation of NetSuite enhancements including segmentation reporting,· Ensure financial and regulatory compliance with various municipalities, state and federal agencies, etc.,· Prepare additional qualitative and quantitative reports as required by external stakeholders or management,· Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and cross‐functional partners to create strong processes, tools and systems. GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: Experience and EducationThe prospective candidate should have an undergraduate or advanced degree in finance and accounting, with a minimum of 7‐10 years of experience in financial reporting, auditing, and nonprofit accounting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities· CPA with prior audit experience, as financial statement preparer or as auditor, required,· Not-for-profit accounting a plus,· 990 and Not-for-profit tax experience a plus,· Experience with NetSuite a plus,· Advanced knowledge of Excel with experience creating ad‐hoc reports for management,· A self‐starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as with external stakeholders,· Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills as well as a high level of attention to detail,· Effective written and verbal communication skills,· Impeccable personal integrity and ability to maintain confidential financial information,· Proficient with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: HR@growamerica.org. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is $125,000 to $150,000. Comprehensive benefits package. Grow America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.