Financial Controller

$65,000 - $85,000/Yr

Tenants To Homeowners - Lawrence, KS

Full-time - Senior

Lawrence, KS

Social Assistance

About the position

The Financial Controller position at Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the organization, ensuring strategic financial planning, risk management, and compliance with financial regulations. The role involves collaboration with the Executive Director and board members to align financial strategies with the organization's goals, manage financial operations, and support fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support TTH's mission and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and board members to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage the organization's financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, audits, and tax filing.
• Monitor and manage the allocation of resources to ensure financial efficiency and sustainability.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support program development and expansion.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the development team to create financial models and projections for fundraising efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications.
• Develop and implement strategies to diversify funding sources and enhance financial stability.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Ensure robust financial policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations for nonprofits.
• Stay current with tax laws and regulations affecting nonprofit organizations.
• Prepare and file required tax documents, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, preferably within a not-for-profit organization.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable for an organization/company with an operating budget of over $500K and assets of at least $3 million.
• Experience with exporting data from QuickBooks to Excel and comfort using Excel to create a variety of financial reports, graphs, development budgets, financial project reporting, etc.
• Experience with grant funding and other development financing tools to create strategic funding opportunities and be able to report on them or apply for them.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in financial management tools and software; experience with QuickBooks accounting and knowledge of use of classes, customers, and jobs preferred.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time