Controller, Freestore Foodbank

The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.  The controller is responsible for an annual budget of approximately $25M.

* Manage the accounting team of five and all aspects of the accounting function of the agency and affiliations. Establish and maintain the general ledger in a manner consistent with GAAP. Work closely with other staff to collect the financial data needed to produce accurate and timely financial statements & reports. Provide information and explanations to agency personnel regarding financial and accounting matters as needed.

*Monitor and track restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure proper use in line with donor intentions. Assist in grant management including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

*Establish and maintain written policies and procedures as they pertain to maintenance of the organization's internal controls and accounting policies. Monitor internal financial and accounting controls over payroll, receipts, disbursements, inventory, purchasing and other processes. Serve as internal auditor to mitigate company-wide risk.

*Prepare consolidated and departmental financial statements to provide management, funders and the Board of Trustees with financial results of the Agency. Ensure all cash and balance sheet accounts reconcile to general ledger.

 *Prepare entire agency budget annually by departments. Work with management to help them understand importance           of budgeting and forecasting.  Train employees on use of budgeting software.

*  Prepare for and work with auditors to complete confirmations, schedules, and other financial information as needed to           compile a successful annual audit, Single Audit and Federal Form 990. 

  * Read, analyze, comprehend programs contracts and referenced documents. Communicate with program managers for            program compliance. Document and test key controls by performing ongoing internal audits. Present findings and                  results to management and make recommendations to minimize possibility of audit findings.

   * Oversee maintenance and enhancements of integrated financial management system. Other duties as assigned.