Controller

Job DetailsJob Location: Roosevelt (Corporate Offices) - San Antonio, TX 78210Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: AccountingReports to: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Accounting

Classification: Exempt

Travel: 0 %

JOB SUMMARY:

To lead all day-to-day accounting operations of Vibrant Works, including functional responsibility over accounting staff, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger. The Controller will ensure that Vibrant Works has the systems and procedures in place to ensure accurate financials and compliance with applicable standards.

JOB FUNCTIONS and RESONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization

Develop and implement accounting and financial policies and procedures to ensure sound fiscal management

Identify and mitigate financial risks by implementing internal controls and best practices

Provide analysis and insights to support decision-making processes

Accounting and Reporting

Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and ensure all reconciliations are done in a timely manner

Generate regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, providing insights into the organization's financial health

Compliance and Audit

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements

Coordinate and facilitate external audits, working with auditors to provide necessary documentation and address any audit findings

Team Management

Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment (as demonstrated by proven track record in effective supervision and mentorship)

Conduct regular performance evaluations and professional development opportunities for accounting team members

Relationship-Building

Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, donors, auditors, and other key stakeholders

Serve as a financial liaison between the organization and external partners

Other duties as assigned

Demonstrate and embody our values: Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be People Centered, Be a Team, and Be Trustworthy

QualificationsEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field

CPA and/or MBA/MPA (Master of Professional Accountancy) strongly preferred

Manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Prior controller experience preferred

Seven to ten years’ experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and accounting for investments

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside parties

Advanced knowledge of accounting and report software

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience with manufacturing/cost accounting preferred

Experience with grants administration / accounting is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to report to workstation without assistance

Must be able to sit for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 5-10 pounds

Must be able to conduct repetitive motions on a daily basis

This job description does not imply these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operations of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, Vibrant Works gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.

Vibrant Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.