Controller

GLSEN is a multi-racial intergenerational LGBTQ+ organization working nationally and locally to transform K-12 educational systems and democracy in the United States. Our vision is for students to be able to learn and for teachers to be able to teach, schools must be at a minimum safe from harm. Schools must be places of liberation where young people thrive and reach their full potential and every student completes their education ready to build a multi-racial democracy.

Research is the language of education systems. We conduct research and analyze data and advocate nationally and locally for systems to apply our research on the experience of LGBTQ+ young people in schools and educational practices. Public policies are the upstream supports and ground rules that must empower local communities to implement the four core supports: GSAs and youth leadership, supportive educators and adult allies, inclusive curriculum, and comprehensive policies that prohibit victimization. We educate and influence decision-makers to adopt our policy recommendations that research shows make schools safer and more inclusive. We build power with advocates, educators and students to advance our mission through local and national mobilization.

Through trust and relationships we increase the capacity of our constituents to be catalysts for change by providing the training, resources, and strategic support they need to achieve our vision of positive school transformation in communities across the country.

Position Overview

GLSEN seeks an exceptional, results-oriented Controller to maintain accounting records and internal controls, prepares timely financial statements monthly, manages GLSEN’s General Ledger and day-to-day accounting functions for both the national head office and the chapters. They will report to the Director of Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the accounting staff to support them in their career development.
• Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GL and timely month end close
• Manages cash including the reconciliation of bank accounts
• Prepares all internal financial reports including the month end package and budget versus actuals
• Monitors tracking and spend downs of restricted awards
• Oversees the audit and tax preparation process; ensures filing of all required forms
• Supervise and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of operational accounting services such as accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, and expense reimbursement.
• Prepare budget and financial report packages for leadership, management, and the board.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the organization’s operating budget, forecasting future income and expense.
• Develop and maintain a system for managing fixed assets.
• Ensure adherence to internal control policies.
• Monitor internal control of receipts and disbursements.

Qualifications

• University degree in the field of accounting, business administration, or another related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in non-profit as a Controller, reporting directly to CFO and managing direct reports
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Excel, Google Workspace, and Financial Edge is preferred.
• CPA or MPA (Masters in Public Accounting) preferred.
• Strong understanding of restricted funding
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with accounting and reporting for government grants a plus.