Our nonprofit client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their mission-driven organization!

Why should you explore this Assistant Controller role?

• Access to leadership development programs and ongoing professional training. Reports directly to the CFO who is a CPA and CFP! The CFO is a firm believer in mentorship and development.
• Be part of the sourcing, testing, and implementation of a new software!
• This is a newly created position due to their growth in size!

Primary Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:

• Oversee investment accounting, focusing on improving transaction processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly reports detailing gift activity, income distribution, and investment performance, along with related journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly and quarterly investment activity to advisor reports and maintain communication with investment managers.
• Collaborate on board meeting preparations, draft committee minutes, and support investment committee activities.
• Document due diligence processes for investment activities and assist with year-end audit preparations.
• Manage quarterly reporting, including endowment cash summaries and distributions to operations.

• Reconcile monthly gift workpapers and prepare quarterly journal entries for pledge activities.
• Create detailed fund reports to support stewardship and compliance with donor intent.
• Assist with post-award grant activities, including preparing accrual entries, invoices, and drawdown requests.
• Support quarterly and year-end closings and the financial statement audit.

• Contribute to annual audit preparation and year-end closing activities.
• Perform complex reconciliations and prepare schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support treasury activities and undertake other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Heavy Excel knowledge required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Nonprofit and grant management experience is a plus, not a must.

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