Controller

Vaco
$110,000.00 - $125,000.00 / yr
paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Jan 01, 2025
Job Title: Controller - Non Profit Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our dynamic team, with a focus on driving cost savings and operational efficiency within a nonprofit organization in the senior living industry. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of nonprofit financial management, as well as significant experience in the senior living sector. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring financial compliance, and implementing strategies that enhance operational performance across our organization. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. Develop and maintain financial controls, processes, and policies to safeguard assets and ensure operational efficiency. Produce financial reports that reflect the financial health of the organization and provide insights to leadership for decision-making. Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-saving strategies across departments to maximize financial resources. Analyze operational data to recommend process improvements and optimize financial and operational performance. Work closely with department heads to identify areas of inefficiency, redundancy, and potential cost-cutting opportunities. Monitor performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations to enhance operational workflows and reduce unnecessary expenditures. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with leadership teams to set realistic and impactful financial goals. Monitor budget adherence and analyze variances to proactively adjust forecasts and budgets. Develop and execute financial forecasting models, considering both short-term operational needs and long-term strategic goals. Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant nonprofit accounting standards, government regulations, and industry best practices. Lead the internal audit process, working with external auditors to ensure timely and thorough audits. Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements specific to the senior living and nonprofit sectors. Team Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise and mentor accounting and finance team members, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and results-driven environment. Work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic planning, growth, and resource allocation. Collaborate with department heads to implement and track cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 3 years in a nonprofit environment. Strong understanding of senior living industry financials, regulations, and operations. Proven track record of driving cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency in previous roles. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a nonprofit and senior living setting. Skills & Competencies: Advanced knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and standards (e.g., GAAP, FASB). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills. Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Why Join Us? Be part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of seniors. Contribute directly to improving the financial health and operational effectiveness of a nonprofit senior living provider. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. Opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.