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Assistant Controller

Ref: 310995
Type: Option-to-Hire
Location: Newark, NJ

Industry: Non-Profit
Job Level: Manager
Pay: Negotiable

Opportunity Description

(Non-Profit) Responsible to provide high-level support and direction to Finance Team and Program Management

Job Duties

Establishes and maintains internal controls
Maintains and updates Finance Procedure Manual
Ensures compliance with accounting standards and financial regulatory requirements
Work with Development Department to draft budgets for new funding proposals
Understand grant budgeting guidelines and processes, including the budget submission and reporting requirements of new and existing grant funders; ensure grant budgets are in line with funders’ guidelines
Monitor that accounting processes are in place to capture grant expenditures completely and accurately
Analyze spend rate of grants; provide early warning on spending variances; complete modifications
Liaison to insurance broker for general insurance renewals
Supervise Accounting Analyst (Cash Receipts recording & other G/L, Financial reporting responsibilities)
Assist in management of the month end and year end close
Participate in annual audits and serve as backup liaison to external auditors
Research and correct inaccuracies in financial records and implement process improvements
Review Payroll Allocations and Position Assignments
Perform special projects and analysis as required by the CFO and Director of Finance/Controller

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience & Skills Required

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial management including financial analysis and reporting, external audit interface, nonprofit grant administration, budgeting and internal controls.
Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations
Knowledge of complex financial systems
Skilled in the application of advanced Excel functions including pivot tables and vlookup
Proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs

Certifications

Accounting Certification (CPA, CMA, or CFM) preferred.