Controller

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules.

Develop financial reports for executive leadership, management, and external stakeholders.

Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.

Assist the CFO in preparing reports for the Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal accounting controls.

Monitor compliance with accounting standards, policies, and financial procedures.

Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and reduce organizational risk.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.

Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.

Coordinate annual financial statement audits and other external audits.

Prepare audit schedules and support documentation.

Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.

Support grant, program, and compliance audits.

Assist the CFO with development of the annual operating budget.

Monitor departmental budgets and provide variance analysis.

Support financial forecasting and organizational planning.

Provide financial information to department managers to support decision-making.

Review cash management activities and banking transactions.

Monitor cash flow reporting prepared by the Finance Officer.

Review investment and debt accounting as assigned.

Ensure appropriate accounting for restricted and designated funds.

Administer accounting software and financial reporting systems.

Recommend improvements to accounting technology and reporting capabilities.

Maintain accounting system controls and user access.

Support implementation of new financial systems and reporting tools.

Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting staff.

Establish work priorities and ensure timely completion of accounting activities.

Promote continuous improvement within the accounting function.

Develop staff knowledge of accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

Work closely with the Finance Officer to ensure efficient processing of financial transactions.

Collaborate with the Senior Project Finance Manager to ensure accurate accounting for grants, and restricted funding.

Provide accounting guidance to department managers and program leaders.

Support organizational initiatives requiring financial expertise.

In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice .

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal color perception and close vision for use of computer terminal and reading printed and electronic materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of radiation from regular exposure to computer VDTs.

Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.