Controller Finance

Company: ExecuNet
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Company is seeking a dynamic Controller to perform vital functions for Company globally and is responsible for overall leadership and direction of Company's accounting. While reporting to the CFAO, the Controller ensures that Company's corporate and field accounting systems, processes and procedures are effective and efficient. The Controller will provide leadership, direction, and accountability to internal and external stakeholders in coordinating the management of ERP deliverables and consolidated financials in accordance to GAAP and applicable to scope, timeline, and budget. The incumbent will ensure that all project and corporate accounting activities such as transaction posting, cost allocation, and reporting comply with established accounting standards and principles in a timely and efficient manner. As a key requirement in maintaining functional expertise, the individual will co-manage the ERP design, configuration, implementation, training, and administration with the Director of Finance. The Controller oversees and supports the activities of 4-7 staff that are responsible for the HQ Accounting functions including, but not limited to, revenue and expense recording, payment processing, financial and regulatory reporting, treasury management, and interactions with auditors. The selected individual is expected to participate and attend the Finance and Audit Committee meetings.Essential FunctionsAudits, NICRA, and Tax Returns * Lead interactions with US auditors, ensure timely and accurate issuance of reports, and work with auditors, works with auditors doing country offices audits, Company BP's, Compliance, and Country Office finance staff to resolve issues and craft appropriate responses to findings.* Lead interactions with tax returns preparer (prepare schedules and resolve questions).* Prepare annual NICRA submission and provide timely responses to all questions and issues raised during review by USAID to enable issuance of final rates.* Prepare semiannual sales tax refund claims and annual NC Solicitation License.Monthly and Annual Closings * Work with accounting staff to establish due dates and assignments of responsible persons schedules for closings and monitor progress each month.* Provide support as needed to resolve any issues related to financial period closings.* Lead in ensuring all QuickBooks accounts are reconciled to accounting system values accurately and timely and prepare all journal entries needed to correct findings.* Review sub ledgers for appropriate balances and resolve any issues.* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.* Create periodic reports for Board meetings.Treasury Management* Lead contact with HQ's primary bank for all banking issues, as well as assist country offices with bank sections and issues as needed. Lead contact with Payment Management Systems for reporting and inquiries, review and approve quarterly and final Federal form 425's, support AR Officer to determine appropriate draw downs and balances as well as setup and changes to wire templates and approve wires, and review monthly AR Aging to determine timely balances and monitor advances.* Calculate monthly "free cash" values and report to appropriate staff, check signatory and lead transmitter of weekly ACH files, and review, code and approve travel's credit card charges.General Accounting* Promote and implement changes to improve accuracy, compliance, efficiencies, and improved business processes and research and resolve financial issues, identify solutions and write journal entries as needed.* Monitor provisional vs actual overhead and fringe rates and resolve potential issues.* Review chart of accounts and propose changes as needed to address reporting needs, review financial reporting options available and work with IT to make changes and verify accuracy.* Review and approve all AP voucher packages and approve new vendor setups, work with the AR Officer related to Amber Road software issues and performs quarterly check of all employees using employment file provided by HR.* Provide assistance as needed related to payroll, labor distribution and the Tenrox time recording system.* Create and modify policies and procedures related to Finance and Accounting and participate in software reviews, upgrades and implementationERP Implementation - Co Managed with Director of Finance* Create and maintain accurate plans in conjunction with the ERP Vendor, ERP manager and ERP Implementation Committee (EIC).* Work closely with the EIC concerning the ERP mapping, business objective clarification, requirements definition, design, configuration/development, data conversion, testing, deployment, change enablement, post go live support and integration.* Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans* Identifies, assesses and solves--complex business problems, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.* Ensures successful implementation, roll-out and use of an ERP.Reporting, Training, and Compliance* Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled Division and Sr. Management meetings, special purpose meetings to address issues/concerns/create responses.* Provide training as needed related to financial systems, reporting and timesheet system, while participating in the planning of addressing future challenges, formulated solutions, provide data for annual insurance renewals.* Provide support to annual budgeting process, complete annual SAM.gov registration and US Census Bureau Surveys, and complete annual US Treasury report of bank accounts.Education/ExperienceRequired* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and 12 years of relevant work experience or a Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and 10 years of relevant work experience* At least 7 years of supervisory experience.* CPA qualification is required.* Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, GAS and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200* Tax and regulatory reporting related to Not-For-Profits, NICRA submission requirements* Advanced understanding and experience in all areas of Accounting, Payroll, and Finance.* Advanced Excel skills, database experience, and financial systems* Knowledge of USAID and other Federal programs' fiscal and compliance requirements, principles and practices* Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. HQ and field staff, funders, government officials, and auditors etc.) and facilitate participatory discussion and joint decision-making.* Exemplary communication skills applied to diverse stakeholders that balances relevancy and impact with honesty and integrity* Ability to develop new, better or significantly different methods or procedures that result in improvements to financial processes and reportingPreferred* Extensive experience with different accounting and ERP systems, experience with Deltek - CostPoint is preferred* CAS knowledge* Preferred experience with Federal award mechanisms (contracts and grants) and implementation* Knowledge of foreign transactions preferredWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements* Minimum noise levels in an office environment* Position is based in an office, requiring sitting at a desk most of the day* Requires lifting of 0-10 lbs. occasionally or as needed* This position is based in Chapel Hill, NC or a U.S. remote location will be considered

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