Controller

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: · Financial Management-Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), advanced financial and accounting concepts, financial metrics, and the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial statements and related information. · Direct and manage the accounting operations/activities to ensure the financial system is efficient and data is accurate, timely and in accordance with accounting standards and governmental regulations. · Create and maintains internal controls and financial policies to maximize and establish process efficiency. · Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for funders, as well as financial statements, forecast revenue, expenditures, and year-end balances. · Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations for upper management and department directors. · Manages the annual independent audit engagement, contract monitoring and compliance reviews. · Implement new technologies that streamline and automate the reporting, forecasting, and budgeting process. · Manages the accounting team to achieve accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and debt payments in alignment with the department policies and procedures · Manages the accounting staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county award guidelines. · Functions successfully within Drew CDC’s employee policies and procedures. · Attend Agency meetings and serve on work-related committees, as assigned. · Perform effective supervision of assigned staff including conducting evaluations, supervisory meetings, staff meetings, and discipline. · Perform other duties/special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: · Demonstrate knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local government funding. · Comprehensive working knowledge of program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising. · Knowledge of financial models, program development, and federal and state administrative requirements and cost principles for awards. · Expertise in working within one or more of the following service areas: early childhood education, mental health, or financial assistance programs. · Knowledge of the economic, political, and social landscape of LA County. · Knowledge of nonprofit management best practices, effectively delivery of quality programs and services, budgeting, building sustainable revenue streams, contract negotiation and management. SKILL TO: · Advance knowledge of accounting software and personal computer skills including implementation and management computerized accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and payroll software. · Demonstrate experience of managing teams in a multi-site structure to include professional development and mentorship. · Demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in using Microsoft Office Products including but not limited to MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. · Strong organizational skills ABILITY TO: · Work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects. · Use performance-related databases, and working knowledge of information technology, both existing and emerging. · Demonstrate effective research, organizational, problem solving and communication skills. · Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and work in fast-paced environment. · Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration. · An associate degree with five (5) years of experience in accounting management or equivalent position. • No less than three (3) years of experience working with complex and local governments grant funding. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: • CPA Job Type: Full-time Pay: $96,832.00 - $117,167.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid sick time • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Accounting Management : 5 years (Preferred) • Government Grant Funding : 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Gardena, CA 90248 (Preferred) Work Location: In person