Controller

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY.

Our Story, Our Mission

Since its founding in 2004, Communities In Schools of Nevada has been driven by the belief that every child has unlimited potential but may not have access to equal opportunities to succeed. Our largest regional affiliate works across the Clark County School District to provide 85,000Nevada students at 80high poverty schools a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult and a safe place to learn

and grow to break down whatever barriers may exist in their lives.

With more than 120 + community partners, we coordinate resources and services- literally bringing Community into our Schools - to do whatever it takes in supporting the students we serve. CIS of Nevada is one of 26 state offices in a national network with more than 45 years of experience implementing our evidence-based solution for 1.7 million students.

In 2021-2022, CIS of Nevada celebrated a K-12 promotion rate of 96% and our statewide high school graduation rate of 94%.

Job Purpose/Summary

Directs and coordinates organization's financial affairs according to GAAP-compliance. Is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and providing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role involves supervising the accounting manager and ensuring compliance with all financial regulations applicable to nonprofits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting

• Oversee and ensure the enactment of organization's monthly financial procedures, including processing income, receivables, payables, credit cards, and cash accounts.
• Oversee, analyze and monitor Accounts Payable and generation of payments.
• Oversee and review reconciliation of bank statements.
• Maintain General Journal entries and ledger. Monitor account balances and perform account analysis including problem resolution. Oversee or generate all required month-end journal reports and general ledger reports and close general ledger monthly.

Financial Management

• Provide assurance that the agency follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and that methodology is in accordance with standards for non-profit reporting.
• Provide Program Directors and Managers with monthly financial statements and comparison to budget along with other requested reports. Monitor financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist CFOO with providing Executive Directors and Board of Directors with financial reports, analysis and review. Assist CFOO with finance committee meetings and reporting.
• Assist with annual audit process. Leading elements of accounting and federal funding sections of the audit. Manage filing of Form 990.
• Assist Executive Directors and State Department leads in monitoring financial performance to budget.
• Assist in the monitoring of grant budgets and the enactment of financial procedures and policies related to specific grants.
• Serve as the point of contact for all banking services. Maintain, evaluate and recommend optimum-banking services required by the organization.
• Develop new systems to support the financial and accounting needs of the organization, as necessary.
• Review and refine accounting procedures for the organization

Supervise Accounting Manager Functions

• Oversee Accounting & Payroll Manager in the responsibilities of that role including bi-weekly payroll, journal entries, allocations and reporting.
• Ensure administration of the Organization's 403b Plan audit and 5500 filing.
• Oversee and assist with the maintenance and management of contracts/agreements with vendors. Analyze cost savings and tax benefits.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development opportunities for direct report staff.

Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Accounting or related preferred.
• 5 or more years experience in accounting and/or finance management.
• Knowledgeable of GAAP and non-profit financial standards; experience in non-profit organization preferred.
• Good communication, problem-solving skills and proactive perspective.
• Experience using NetSuite, ADP and Donor Perfect for non-profits preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Operate office equipment
• Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Travel required to and from school sites.
• Moderate noise levels as found in a business office and classroom setting.
• Use of own automobile.