Controller PowerSwitch Action Oakland, CA
Are you a seasoned Controller with experience in nonprofit accounting?
Careers In Nonprofits has been retained by PowerSwitch Action in Oakland, CA to lead in the search for their next Controller.
This is a Full-Time, Hybrid position with a salary range of $91,000 to $114,000 & benefits.
ORGANIZATION : PowerSwitch Action
LOCATION : Hybrid- Oakland, CA
POSITION TITLE : Controller
SCHEDULE : Full-Time
SALARY : $91,000- $114,000 & benefits
About PowerSwitch Action
PowerSwitch Action is a national network organizing to realize and build multi-racial feminist democracies in our cities, towns and regions. Together with our 20 affiliates and one regional project we are driving an agenda to bring the billions of dollars in local public investments under the oversight of the communities most impacted, to expand decision making and power to more of the residents in our regions, to support the building and growth of member- based organizations, and to fight when necessary corporate actors who use their power to extract and cause harm to our communities.
Is This Your Dream Job? The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the finance department’s day-to-day operations run smoothly; providing up-to-date financial analysis and serving as a partner to the Finance & Operations Director on bigger picture financial planning.
The Controller will play an instrumental role in continuing to shape the finance department infrastructure, including the framework for financial policies, procedures, and technologies.
Our Ideal Candidate :
- 5+ years of Nonprofit Accounting experience with a deep understanding of GAAP
- Experience working at a national organization
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated success in creating and executing strategic solutions to financial challenges
- Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance- Preferred
How You Will Spend Your Day :
Day-to-Day Finance Operations :
Lead day-to-day financial operations, including supervising financial firm’s daily functions and ensuring GAAP complianceLiaise between staff, vendors, & contractors and external finance firmManage the virtual filing of all financial paperwork, ensuring staff and finance firm follow document retention policiesManage timely monthly close and reconciliation activitiesEnsure all bills and income are properly prepared and coded for the finance firmAuthorize transactions and deposits checksManage the effective use of financial software (Xero, Expensify, Bill.com)Maintain up-to-date finance policy and procedure manuals and monitor adherenceTrain staff (and non-staff when appropriate) on finance procedures and systemsPayroll & Benefits Administration :
Manage the financial firm and payroll company to run bimonthly payroll and corresponding benefits, like 401(k) paymentsEstablish PowerSwitch as a payroll entity in new states and respond to payroll tax authority communications in the states where operations occurKeep current with policies relating to the taxation of salaries, benefits, and other payroll factors across all the different states where operations occurAudit & Tax Filings
Lead the annual tax filings and internal & external audit process, including collecting, recording, sorting, and maintaining information and data files in electronic formats for annual audits.Schedule meetings, manage checklists, and gather necessary documentsFinancial Analysis
Support the annual and mid-year budget preparation processSupport the creation of grant budgets and financial reportsMonitor budget vs actuals, prepare monthly / quarterly financial reports, and meet with budget managers to report on progressSupport financial forecasts and analysisOversee the tracking of executed contracts and subgrants and ensures complianceOther duties as assignedWe’d love to hear from you!
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