FareStart Controller
Join FareStart's administrative team as our new Controller! We have an immediate opening for an experienced, energetic professional who can provide passionate leadership to the finance and accounting functions of the organization and the accounting team, reporting directly to our CFO.
This position will work closely with the CFO to ensure the finance and accounting functions are meeting best practices, that reporting is accurate and timely and that the organization, the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors are well-supported by the Finance Department. Responsibilities include oversight of the monthly close process and preparing accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reporting, reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, directing accounting operations (including supervising 2.5 FTE accounting staff), leading the budgeting and forecasting process and the annual audit, and overseeing the development and maintenance of financial accounting systems, policies and procedures.
We have a complex system that supports all typical non-profit finance requirements while also operating several business units that provide training to our students and revenue for our mission. In this full-time position, you'll have an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a positive difference for disadvantaged individuals in our community.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA or advanced degree a plus)
- Minimum of five years work experience in an accounting leadership role with progressively responsible supervisory experience.
- Experience in both nonprofit and business sectors (preferred but not required)
- Understanding and/or experience with A133 compliance is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and accounting software applications (preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP)
- Demonstrated soft skills including strategic thinking, high integrity, self-confidence and ownership of cross-functional initiatives
- A passion for excellence through teamwork, positive change and communication
We are:
- A successful organization that trains homeless and disadvantaged individuals for jobs in the culinary industry, empowering them to transform their lives.
- A progressive and healthy non-profit with an annual budget over $9m with business revenue funding almost 50%. More information can be found at: www.farestart.org.
To build a diverse workforce, FareStart encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. EOE
