Controller - East Side house SETTLEMENT

Controller

FLSA-Classification

Exempt, Full-time

Salary Range

$120,000-125,000

Reports to

...Required Education/Skills/Experience

•     Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred

•     Experience with Abila MIP or similar accounting software highly desirable

•     Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines

•     Strong administrative, and organizational

•     Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•     Ability to produce accurate and timely work products when working under pressure

•     Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with information

Competencies

Adaptability – able to quickly adapt and re-organize priorities in response to new and emergent projects. Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work amidst constant change.

Attention to Detail – executes projects with precision. Ensures compliance to grant and project requirements. Prioritizes accuracy in reporting and consistently delivers the highest quality work product.

Resourcefulness – able to effectively utilize research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to find solutions and execute projects

Communication – Demonstrates exceptional oral and written communication skills that includes demonstrated expertise in writing comprehensive reports and policies; interpreting high-level research, strategic plans, and financial records; and developing reports and presentations for Board of Directors, management, outside parties, and the community at large.

Interpersonal Savvy —Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; listens carefully to all points of view builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; capable of diffusing difficult situations comfortably; doesn’t show frustration. Ability to mediate and create middle ground understanding.

Collaborative – works well with others and demonstrates a value for collaboration. Able to draw themes and identify opportunities for greater collaboration within the agency within and across departments as well as with external partners.

Commitment to Task – Willing and able to pursue goals with commitment and to take pride in accomplishment. Willing and able to take action to achieve goals and strives to exceed goals.

Results/Outcome Oriented – Is motivated by results; can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully; bottom-line oriented; pushes self for results; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process and progress

Project Management —able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines associated with grant-funded projects and fundraising goals. Quickly and effectively prioritizes projects and tasks. Demonstrates strong organizational skills to ensure the timely delivery and execution of projects.

Strategic Thinking – able to formulate and implement high level strategies as well as apply strategic approaches to project management and problem solving.