Controller

"Ensuring Safety Excellence: In compliance with Washington State's ESSB 5123, we prioritize safety in our workforce by conducting controlled substance testing, including marijuana, for this position, which is deemed safety-sensitive.
” Position Summary: The Accounting Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the accounting function overseeing the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP; ensuring efficient processes and internal controls are in place to minimize risk and detect fraud; and recommend strategies and tactics to improve the accounting process.
The Controller also plays a crucial role in supporting leadership in understanding the financial position of the organization and its adherence to budget.
CORE COMPETENCIES Collaborates with Others Collaborating cohesively and in a helpful manner to accomplish shared objectives alongside peers.
Recognizes and honors the contributions and hard work of others.
Offers valuable and actionable feedback to peers in a constructive and professional manner.
Acting with Empathy and Compassion Genuinely understand and respect others' perspectives and emotions.
Strive to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and support that extends beyond our walls.
Maintains open and effective communication channels with team members.
Stays open, curious, and flexible to suspend judgments and evaluations when considering what others offer.
Ensuring Accountability Strong commitment to unwavering accountability.
Ability to hold self and others to the highest standards.
Commitment to a transparent organization culture and a solid infrastructure that fosters personal and organizational responsibility.
Empower others to take ownership and enforce responsibility for their commitments.
Delegate authority and ensure accountability is upheld.
Assumes accountability for the actions and performance of team members under their supervision.
Establishing the appropriate risk parameters to achieve optimal outcomes Maintains a balanced approach to controls and risk-taking, ensuring effective and efficient operations within budget constraints while keeping costs within budget.
Implements procedures to ensure that staff members possess the essential tools, resources, information, and equipment to efficiently carry out their duties.
Encourages teamwork through mutual support, with a focus on achieving individual team goals.
RESPONSIBLITIES Manage all financial and accounting activities, budgets, and reports.
Coordinate the preparation of internal and external audit materials and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with all government financial partners.
Establish accounting policies, procedures and processes and monitor such compliance.
Guide financial decisions by presenting analysis and research showing the impact of decisions on the organization’s finances.
Serves as a liaison between the organization and auditors, ensuring adherence to financial control regulations.
Ensure effective internal controls and safeguards for the management of the organization’s financial assets, revenue, and expenditures.
Deliver timely and precise financial reports through consistent analysis of financial data.
Effectively communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Keep leadership informed of any progress or changes to the agency's financial status.
Support the agency's leadership in the yearly budgeting and planning procedure; manage and evaluate all fiscal plans and compare them to actual outcomes to recognize, clarify, and rectify discrepancies as necessary.
Support the Chief Financial Officer in engaging the board around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
Responsible for overseeing all financial, project/program, and grants accounting activities.
Ensure expenditures align with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund duration.
Prepare financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to manage organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting.
Establish finance and administrative systems to support program operations.
Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with investment policy.
Maximize individual and organizational goals by leveraging the strengths of current finance team members.
Provide support in clarifying roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs.
Responsible for overseeing vendor management, as well as coordinating accounts payable, miscellaneous receivable and payroll activities.
Ability to process payroll and tax liabilities.
Completes periodic bank reconciliations.
Complies with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax fillings.
Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team.
Develop and implement training programs to optimize individual performance of team members.
Ability to delegate accordingly.
Provide leadership in enhancing internal communications with staff across all levels within the organization.
Foster a positive and supportive work environment, promoting employee engagement and well-being.
Set departmental goals that align with the organizational strategic plan and goals.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package (full time employees) including: Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance Health savings, flex spending, and dependent care accounts 401K with employer matching Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay For additional information on benefits: https://triumphtx.
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pdf QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred.
Experience: 5 years experience in a leadership or similar position with similar responsibilities.
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: WORKING CONDITIONS Comprehension Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information.
Reasoning and Decision Making Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
Ability to analyze situations and make decisions that moderately impact the immediate work unit.
Organization Ability to organize and prioritize job duties effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Communication Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, and communicate orally.
Physical requirements for this position include hearing, seeing, smelling, speaking, feeling, reaching, pinching, and repetitive motions.
This position requires standing, walking, and bending for long periods.
This position may require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.
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