F&A Controller

Company DescriptionCommunity Access Unlimited (CAU) is dedicated to providing community access through effective and comprehensive support services for individuals with disabilities at-risk youth and people with affordable housing needs. The organization serves more than 3000 individuals per year in areas of housing life skills employment and socialization. CAU also supports opportunities for advocacy through assertiveness and civil rights DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for a Controller of the Parent Organization at Community Access Unlimited in Elizabeth NJ. The Controller will coordinate efforts of department staff and assist in performing all functions required for the efficient operation of the accounting department with particular attention given to maintaining a high level of quality and to completing assignments on a timely basis. Develop and maintain the financial reporting necessary for leadership to run the business and make informed and sound decisions. Communicate effectively with the Chief Financial Officer regarding status of work. Effectively supervise all direct reports and provide supporting oversight of indirect reports. Be able and flexible to work additional hours as needed to complete Reporting Budget Monitoring and Compliance Management skillsExperience in managing accounting staff and analyzing financial dataKnowledge of financial regulations and lawsExcellent organizational and leadership abilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsMinimum 10 years of organizational and technical accountingBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related fieldMBA or CPA preferredNot-for profit and fund accounting experience preferredJob TasksOversee daily operations of assigned Accounting Department verticals and provide effective supervision to subordinate the accuracy of all financial statements including general ledger analysis reports and supporting schedules and work technical accounting expertise in all assigned areas. Develop and produce all required weekly monthly quarterly annual and ad-hoc reports on a timely fund accounting and ensure that restricted funds are handled appropriately. Utilize advanced analytical skills to review reports and identify potential areas of opportunity and concern to senior and executive the budget process and lead the annual budget for CAU and other revise and implement departmental policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the accounting staff are sufficiently cross-trained to develop staff capabilities and so that absences/vacancies do not critically affect accounting for accounts receivable accounts payable payroll etc. Provide technical support for various software programs such as NAV CYMA Quickbooks Access Crystal Report Writer. Provide technical expertise and actively participate in the selection and implementation of a new comprehensive accounting system. Ensure all entities maintain adequate current insuranceEnsure quarterly and annual tax filings are submitted as as Cash Management point of contact by overseeing daily cash position processing incoming and outgoing transfers and preparing cash projection the accounting payments and financial statements of the Nonprofit Employee Trust. Interface with supervisor on internal control policies internal audit functions tax filings independent audit functions and accounting projects. Work with CFO to implement an organization wide internal control program. Lead the preparation for and coordination of the year-end audit and financial statement preparation working alongside external auditors. Communicate with government agencies and auditors as needed and provide reports and documentation as compliance with all public health mandates from State Federal and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/ other duties as assigned