Controller

Location

Name of Facility: CUES Fund
Address
2207 Wirt street
2207 Wirt street
Omaha, Nebraska
68110

Submitted By

Name: Marzia Shields
Email: marzia@cuesomaha.org

Description

Department: Finance/Accounting
Reports to: CEO/Executive Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Position:
An innovative non-profit is seeking a self-directed and experienced Controller to oversee all financial, accounting and human resources activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting. Key responsibilities in human resources (HR) will also be managed by the Controller, including policy and procedure compliance and ongoing maintenance of HR practices. The successful Candidate will work with the CUES FUND to lead the financial and human resource services to meet the organization’s goals.
Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with the appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipts of revenue and payment of expenditures.
Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working closely with CUES leadership.
Manage and review the performance of invested assets and inform the CUES leadership when they fall outside policies and investment guidelines.
Assist the CUES leadership in the annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting process.
Administer and review actual financial performance and compare it to actual results, explain the variances, and corrective plan of action as appropriate.
Lead quarterly Finance Committee meetings and attend all Board meetings to engage them in issues and trends in financial results.
Monitor progress and changes to the organization’s financial status, keeping the leadership team and the Board of Directors Finance Committee updated.
Review bank accounts, process transfers, record deposits into Quickbooks daily.
Process monthly payroll for all CUES employees working with a third-party vendor (PayCor).
Handle all aspects of new hires – new hire packets, adding new hires to PayCor, filing.
Coordinate, manage and track benefits , time off, benefits for new hires
Coordinate audit activity , non-profit tax return

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Accounting designation (CMA, CGA or CA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with at least 2 years experience in human resources
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Accounting designation (CMA, CGA or CA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.
• Track record of working closely with a senior leadership team and board of directors.
• Experience working with external auditors to coordinate annual audit activities and Form 990
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a non-profit accountant.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to careers@cuesomaha.org.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.