Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: HeadQuarters - Richmond, VA 23229Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $91,752.96 - $125,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAbout CCC:
Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 7 locations throughout Virginia.
CCC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history) in all aspects of employment including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and benefits, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the agency.
Commonwealth Catholic Charities is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening and background check.
SUMMARY: The Assistant Controller supports all core accounting functions for a nonprofit, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and funding requirements, and strong internal controls. They also assist with audits, budgeting, staff oversight, and research appropriate accounting treatment for complex or unusual transactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Support the Controller in overseeing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close processes.
Ensure financial statements are accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, donor/grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Research and document appropriate accounting treatment for new, unusual, or complex transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting standards.
Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for departments, leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
Produce budget and actual revenue and expense statements as needed to support program operations and grant or award submissions.
Maintain and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with agency policies and regulations.
Assist in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, best practices, and process improvements, including financial software enhancements.
Support periodic monitoring activities and the annual audit process by preparing schedules, documentation, and coordinating with external auditors.
Assist with the preparation and review of regulatory reports, including IRS Form 990, census reporting, and providing data to external tax partners to ensure timely filing.
Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure proper tracking, allocation, reporting, and compliance with donor and grant requirements. Maintain the quarterly donor-restricted net asset schedule and collaborate with program staff to review restricted balances.
Participate in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process by preparing budget templates, coordinating program data, analyzing variances, and providing financial insights.
Assist with cash flow management, including forecasting and maintaining adequate liquidity.
Mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff, serve as backup support, and review accounting entries for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Perform monthly general ledger functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, expense allocations, fixed asset and lease accounting, depreciation and amortization, in-kind entries, maintenance of account code combinations, and other accounting activities as needed.
Assist with banking activities, including reconciliation of bank accounts and related financial transactions.
Perform special accounting projects and other duties as assigned.
Utilizes intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with strong Excel skills
Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required with five years of experience including one year of supervisory experience. CPA Certification a plus. Nonprofit experience preferred.
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