Controller - GLAAD

About GLAAD

As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD is at the forefront of accelerating acceptance to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that leads to cultural change. For over 35 years, GLAAD has been a dynamic media force rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Our work tackles tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. 

The work of GLAAD is a campaign-style work environment that operates on a breaking news cycle; there is always a high level of energy and rapid activity for everyone in the organization; preparing for the next events/campaigns to accomplish our important media advocacy work, challenging anti-LGBTQ activism, and changing hearts and minds about our need for full equality. Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of GLAAD.

GLAAD operates with support from foundations, corporations, and individuals from every corner of the United States. Our highly skilled team of more than 60 staff works out of our Headquarters in New York, Los Angeles, and remotely.  

THE OPPORTUNITY 

GLAAD is seeking a dynamic and driven Controller who reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for supervising and managing recording journal entries, preparing balance sheets, account analysis, accounts payable processing, audit supports, and managing to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements prepared for the month-end and year-end close processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Budgeting

• Knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS with progressive experience in managing complex non-profit organizations with multiple funding streams.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure requirements of the organization. 

• Support various aspects of the accounting and reporting processes, including preparing monthly budgets versus actual reporting, grant reporting, and other management reports and dashboards as required.

• Understand and strengthen internal controls as identified by the internal risk assessment. 

• Manage annual audit preparation and tax filings

• Manage and maintain accounts payable processes, corporate credit card accounts, and related reconciliation.

Monthly Closing

• Lead timely month-end close process including bank and general ledger account reconciliations, accruals, and journal and payroll entries posting. 

• Manage accurate and timely month-end and year-end revenue reconciliation processes with the Development Team

• Identify process improvement and identify and lead automation opportunities to drive positive changes across the organization. 

• Analyze and create required adjusting journal entries and related reclassifying entries. 

• Review and process all expense reports - analyze the data and explain variances. 

Reporting 

• Prepare monthly analytical reports such as departmental expenses, payroll, employee expense reports, and revenue.

• Support the preparation of year-end external audit and audit schedules and financial statement notes 

• Support financial planning and budgeting processes

• Respond to inquiries from the Chief Financial Officer, and other staff regarding  financial reporting and special reporting requests

• Escalate possible risks and issues as necessary to Chief Financial Officer 

• Review daily/weekly cash requirements with executive leadership. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE | COMPETENCIES | PERSONAL QUALITIES 

The ideal candidate should possess the following experience, competencies, and personal qualities:

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION: 

• Master’s Degree in Accounting 

• Highly desired CPA/CMA

• Significant non-profit accounting experience is required 

• 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

COMPETENCIES | PERSONAL QUALITIES 

• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and proactiveness 

• Solid understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted accounting principles

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close process

• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. NetSuite and Nexonia experience a plus 

• Highly skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets 

• Responding quickly and accurately to internal and external requests 

• Researching and resolving issues through internal and external communications 

• Must enjoy working in a collaborative team setting 

• Self-motivated with an ability to work in a hybrid environment 

• Goal-oriented and deadline-driven 

• This is a hybrid role and will at times function out of the NYC office location

GLAAD Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

GLAAD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:

GLAAD was established with the premise that expanding diversity within the organization enhances the work experience and furthers the understanding of the entire mission that GLAAD is based upon. An atmosphere of civility and mutual respect towards difference is indispensable to the work process and enables the free interchange of ideas that is the basis of a successful organization. These differences may be cultural, ethnic, religious, intellectual, ideological, or political. Each of these qualities is integral to the identity we form as individuals, and all are essential to creating a vibrant workforce here at GLAAD composed of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. GLAAD has committed itself to a workforce of inclusion, respect for difference, and fairness, and guarantees the same rights to all its employees to ensure the fullest degree of success within the organization.

GLAAD is also committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including LGBTQ people, women, people of color, and people with disabilities.

Compensation 

A competitive salary commensurate with experience is $150,000-$175,000. Benefits include 403(b) retirement plan participation; escalating vacation beginning with 19 days plus holidays; and organization-paid health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and dependent options; flex spending accounts; and life and long-term disability insurance.