Cincinnati, Ohio
The Controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
1. Manage the accounting team and all aspects of the accounting function of the agency and affiliations. Establish and maintain the general ledger in a manner consistent with GAAP. Work closely with other staff to collect the financial data needed to produce accurate and timely financial statements & reports. Provide information and explanations to agency personnel regarding financial and accounting matters as needed.
2. Monitor and track restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure proper use in line with donor intentions. Assist in grant management including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
3. Establish and maintain written policies and procedures as they pertain to maintenance of the organization's internal controls and accounting policies. Monitor internal financial and accounting controls over payroll, receipts, disbursements, inventory, purchasing and other processes. Serve as internal auditor to mitigate company-wide risk.
4. Prepare consolidated and departmental financial statements to provide management, funders and the Board of Trustees with financial results of the Agency. Ensure all cash and balance sheet accounts reconcile to general ledger.
5. Provide excellent customer service and back-office support to the Representative Payee program. Monitor receipt and disbursement of funds and ensure controls are in place to mitigate risk.
6. Prepare entire agency budget annually by departments. Work with management to help them understand importance of budgeting and forecasting. Train employees on use of budgeting software.
7. Prepare for and work with auditors to complete confirmations, schedules, and other financial information as needed to compile a successful annual audit, Single Audit and Federal Form 990.
8. Read, analyze, comprehend programs contracts and referenced documents. Communicate with program managers for program compliance. Document and test key controls by performing ongoing internal audits. Present findings and results to management and make recommendations to minimize possibility of audit findings.
9. Oversee maintenance and enhancements of integrated financial management system. Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field
Experience
Five+ years of accounting experience. Non-profit fund accounting a plus. Experience in managing budgets of at least $20 million. CPA and supervisory experience are strongly preferred.
Company pay up to 85% medical insurance premiums
Company paid 1x salary for Life Insurance
Company paid 100% Dental
Company matched 403b of 6%
Company HSA monthly contribution of $100 Individual and $200
11 paid holidays, 4 wellness days, PTO up to 25 days depending on seniority and maximum bank of 480 hours for extended illness.
$30 cell phone reimbursement
$10 monthly fitness reimbursement
Please direct resume and cover letter of interest to hr@freestorefoodbank
Our mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community.
Freestore Foodbank located in Cincinnati, Ohio is home to 3 major sports teams (football, baseball, and soccer and several fortune 500 companies including Proctor & Gamble, Kroger and Cincinnati Children's Hospital which is rated one of the best Children's hospitals in the nation all of which are active partners in our mission.
Our services expand to three states, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and in year 2024 we provided 47 million meals to our community.
We have 2 locations, one houses our community services areas with a robust SNAP outreach, food market, shelter diversion and other social services with a spend of approximately $6M. Our other location serves as our warehouse operations, workforce development which includes 2 programs with a spend of approximately $3M, a food market and corporate operations.
We are proud to service our community with many events. Our signature events include a Hunger Walk & Run, Taste of Bengals and the renowned Rubber Duck Regatta.