Controller

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Controller leading accounting, audits, financial reporting, and Sage Intacct implementation for a professional wealth-management credentialing association.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Institute's accounting function and oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls
  • Set strategy, goals, and priorities for the accounting function in collaboration with the fractional CFO
  • Develop and own the accounting operating plan and budget; support organization-wide budgeting and reforecasts
  • Lead the monthly and year-end close, targeting completion within 10 business days
  • Prepare financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and variance analysis
  • Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and journal entry review
  • Apply ASC 606 to revenue streams and maintain deferred revenue schedules and recognition policies
  • Research and document technical accounting positions, including ASC 958 and ASC 842
  • Manage the annual audit as the primary contact for external auditors
  • Coordinate Form 990 and 990-T, sales and use tax, 1099s, and other filings
  • Design, document, and test internal controls and maintain accounting policies and SOPs
  • Oversee AP, AR, payroll accounting, expense management, and cash management
  • Lead the finance side of the Sage Intacct implementation, including chart of accounts and dimension design, data migration, integrations, testing, and go-live
  • Administer Sage Intacct, FP&A tools, Ramp, AMS, payment platforms, and GL integrations
  • Automate manual processes where practical
  • Hire, manage, and develop accounting staff
  • Represent accounting in leadership discussions and partner with peer Directors on cross-functional work
  • Serve as the CFO's backup, escalate significant risks, and act as a finance partner across the Institute

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience managing the month-end close and a financial statement audit from start to finish
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Experience developing and managing a departmental budget
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including hands-on experience with ASC 606 across multiple revenue streams
  • Experience administering cloud-based accounting systems
  • Experience developing financial reports and automating workflows
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to work at a desk and computer for prolonged periods
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
  • Ability to travel to Denver quarterly for meetings and organizational activities
  • Active CPA preferred
  • Non-profit or association experience preferred
  • Sage Intacct experience, ideally including an implementation, preferred
  • Martus, Ramp or similar tool experience preferred
  • Public accounting audit background preferred
  • AMS-to-GL integrations experience preferred

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance resources
  • Professional development opportunities