Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead, develop, and support the Finance and Accounting team.

• Mentor and coach team members while promoting their professional growth.

• Encourage collaboration and communication within Finance and Accounting as well as with other departments.

• Assess and enhance financial systems, tools, and workflows.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for strategic planning and decision-making.

• Implement best practices for financial operations.

• Collaborate with various departments to align financial practices with organizational objectives.

• Manage month-end closure processes, reconciliations, and the preparation and delivery of financial statements.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations.

• Develop and manage organizational budgets and financial forecasts in conjunction with the Director of Finance and Administration.

• Monitor financial performance against the budget.

• Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis.

• Ensure financial oversight of grants and compliance with funding requirements.

• Oversee cash flow planning and management.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.

• Lead audit preparation and facilitation efforts.

• Identify and mitigate financial risks while maintaining robust internal controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.

• At least 2 years in a leadership position overseeing finance or accounting teams.

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring finance or accounting teams.

• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management, including compliance, audits, and financial reporting (IRS Form 990, GAAP, FASB).

• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Experience in building, enhancing, and managing financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

• Proficient in financial systems, accounting software, and ERP systems.

• Knowledge of Sage Intacct is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure financial integrity.

• Ability to prepare and present financial reports to leadership and boards.

• Experience in optimizing financial systems, improving processes, increasing efficiency and transparency, and reinforcing internal controls.

• Ability to convert financial data into actionable insights.

• Skilled at collaborating across departments to align financial practices with organizational goals.

• A mission-driven alignment with Emancipet's values of compassionate service, excellence, teaching & learning, and optimism.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; Emancipet cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• 9 paid holidays.

• 120 hours of PTO, which increases with tenure, with the ability to roll over 40 hours each year.

• 401(k) plan with Emancipet matching 50% of contributions, up to 5% of annual pay.

• 100% Emancipet-paid health insurance for employees and their children, with no co-pays, no out-of-pocket expenses, and most common prescriptions at $0.

• 100% Emancipet-paid dental and vision insurance for employees and their children.

• 100% Emancipet-paid telehealth services for the entire household, including $0 visits for urgent care, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services.

• 100% Emancipet-paid employee Life AD&D Insurance, which includes estate planning services, travel assistance, and identity theft protection.

• Voluntary benefits such as accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more.

• $324 per year in free services or products through Emancipet for pets.