Posted on August 3, 2012

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Controller

ABOUT WHEDco: The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) has worked for nearly twenty years to build a more beautiful, equitable and economically vibrant Bronx. WHEDco reaches over 35,000 people annually through energy-efficient, healthy and affordable homes; early childhood education and youth development; home-based childcare microenterprise and food business incubation; and family support.

POSITION SUMMARY: WHEDco is seeking a Controller to provide leadership in accounting, financial reporting, grant management, and internal control functions. In addition to overseeing disbursements, receipts, invoicing, payroll and standard bookkeeping procedures, the postholder will also support the forecasting and budgeting process as well as implement new fiscal policies and procedures.

The right candidate will have the potential for organization-wide impact and have the opportunity to lend expertise in an increasingly complex financial operation. This role will enjoy tremendous independence and latitude while working with key stakeholders in the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Ledger:

• Oversees all financial transactional activity, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll and ensures that all financial transactions and journal entries are recorded both timely and accurately in accordance with organization policies, GAAP and governmental regulations;
• Maintains the structure and ensures maximization of accounting software;
• Performs key monthly account analyses and investigates variations.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Formulates, recommends and implements sounds fiscal policies, procedures and internal controls;
• Coordinates the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports;
• Serves as primary liaison with external regulatory agencies and external audit firm;
• Ensures proper close-out of grants.

Management:

• Builds and maintains a strong accounting team to support the organization;
• Leads and participates in special projects that further the goals of the fiscal department;
• Stays abreast of trends and changes in the accounting field;
• Collaborates with senior management and staff to meet the transactional and reporting requirements of the organization;
• Monitors and forecasts cash requirements;
• Provides support to annual budget process.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Non Profit financial management/accounting preferred;
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business or another field of study relevant to the position, and/or CPA;
• Experience with government contract reporting, especially expense allocations;
• Extensive budget management experience;
• Familiarity with the fundraising process;
• Interest in community development;
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have strong computer skills;
• Experience in managing the finances of a real estate tax credit project;
• Preferred knowledge of Fund EZ.

To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, how you learned of this position, and salary requirements to hr@fmaonline.net, Please include Controller – Whedco in the subject box.