Controller (Temporary, Part Time)

Job Title: Controller

Part-Time, Temporary (20-25 hrs per week/3-5 months)

Reports To: Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or livable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity:

For a minimum of three months, the YouthBuild Controller will support the mission of the YBPCS by temporarily overseeing all financial activities and communicating financial information to the Leadership team. This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. The Controller will be in charge of all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and internal controls. This is a captivating role for a seasoned accounting professional with knowledge in GAAP, nonprofit accounting, finance, and grants management. The Controller, as an excellent communicator and thought partner, contributes vital insights to strategic and business planning, as well as exceptional analysis and informed recommendations to school-wide leadership.

Who You Are:

You are/have…

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is required.
• Five to seven years’ experience in an analytic environment related to nonprofit accounting and grants management.
• Three - five years of solid supervisory experience and a CPA is preferred.
• Proven working experience as an Controller or Senior Finance Manager and thorough knowledge of GAAP related to nonprofit entities and extensive experience in nonprofit accounting and financial reporting.
• Highly proficient in accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred), payroll software (Paylocity preferred), and experience using large scale automated financial systems (general ledger, budgeting and reporting) and spreadsheets/databases required.
• You have the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines. Adept at managing peak work periods, and changing circumstances.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain effective financial controls for all systems to protect the School’s assets.
• Coordinate, direct, and manage the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and variances analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.
• Monitor and oversee compliance with cost allowability, financial reporting and other requirements for restricted grants (federal, state and local), contracts and donations.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance regulations for all Federal grants.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process. Publish timely monthly and annual financial statements; Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting; Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Build and update revenue, cost, and cash flow forecasts on an ongoing basis.
• Calculate annual cash flow requirements and modify monthly based on current needs and information.
• Oversee all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, G/L, Payroll, and Revenue Recognition.
• Prepare and communicate financial information, including monthly financial reports, analysis, budgets and updates to the CFO/COO and other Executives as needed.
• Develop presentations and analytical material to be presented to the leadership team and organization on the School’s financial status and projections.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the Finance team.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive hourly wage
• Sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per pay period
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

Starting salary of between $65-$75 per hour based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.