Controller

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for the management of all finance and accounting functions, including financial statements, general ledger, treasury management, accounts payable, payroll, and other accounting duties.

The Controller will be an effective accounting professional who demonstrates meticulous precision and attention to detail, identifies opportunities for process and system improvements, and upholds the organizational culture of financial rigor and compliance that has resulted in consecutive years of clean audits. The Controller will supervise accounts payable, payroll management, and procurement.

Location: Remote - preferred locations: OR, WA, AZ, CO

Standard work hours aligned with the Pacific Time Zone. Travel to Portland, Oregon for onboarding and as needed to train and engage with staff at Stand headquarters.

THE ORGANIZATION

Stand for Children (Stand) is a unique catalyst for education equity and racial justice.

It is a highly impactful, financially strong, effectively led, and governed organization, with a high caliber, highly engaged, diverse team, and stellar track record of leadership and innovation. With a $25 million total operating budget between its 501(c)(3) entity, 501(c)(4) entity, and multiple state political action committees, Stand drives an array of interventions to achieve scaled, sustained, and meaningful positive impact for children and families furthest from justice and opportunity. This is a pathbreaking organization in its prime.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management

• Manage all aspects of the monthly and yearly accounting processes and procedures, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of general ledger transactions.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, and forecasts in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure GAAP compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee cash management and working capital management.
• Manage accounts payable and procurement.
• Manage the annual financial audit and audit of the 401(k) plan.
• Manage intercompany transactions and create associated monthly journal entries.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, occupancy and equipment leases, and financial files and records.
• Fully understand and serve as backup to the CFO in managing revenue oversight and the Board Impact Fund.
• Serve on the organization’s 401(k) oversight committee.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and support the Chief Financial Officer and other executive team members for decision-making purposes.
• Manage financial risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Develop, update, and manage rollout of financial policies and procedures to ensure staff compliance.

Payroll Supervision

• Review and approve multi-state payroll process, including reconciliation, taxes, and reporting.
• Review and approve all new hires and terminations in the ADP system with monthly reconciliation.
• Review and approve biweekly payroll and IRS reports.
• Liaison with the CFO, auditors, and IRS on payroll issues.
• Partner with the People & Culture Team to resolve any payroll issues promptly.

Finance Team Liaison Support

• Serve as Finance Team Liaison to assigned states, programs and/or national teams, providing a broad range of financial and accounting services and support including:
  • Creation of annual budget in partnership with each team.
  • Management of quarterly reforecast changes.
  • Presentation of timely and accurate financial information to team leads.
  • Management and maximization of restricted revenues. Strategize with the Development team on how to meet revenue goals.
  • In partnership with Development and team; lead the preparation of budgets and financial reports for grants and track reporting of project /program budgets and expenses.
  • Participation in weekly and monthly coding reviews and scrubs. Serve as first point of contact for any finance-related questions.

Financial System Administrator

• Act as system administrator for accounting software, credit card system, and banking system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate commitment to Stand for Children’s mission.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with a strong understanding of GAAP reporting and accounting practices.
• Non-profit experience preferred, experience in an organization with multi-state locations or with multiple subsidiaries is a plus.
• MBA or CPA licensure.
• Experience with a variety of FP&A technologies.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Positive mindset towards continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exceptional, proactive, and, highly effective relationship-building skills, customer-service orientation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical, and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of integrity.
• Ability to be flexible and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative, team player orientation required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and knowledge of reporting and analytical tools.
• Strong desire to contribute to overall success and results of office and national organization.