Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation Hiring for Director of Finance/Controller Job at Carmel, IN Full Time

Staff Job Description

Title: Director of Finance / Controller
Supervisor: Executive Director
Status: Regular full-time, salaried/exempt
Location: Carmel, Indiana

Summary: The director of finance/controller is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for ensuring integrity in financial operations and reporting through the oversight and management of the organization’s accounting functions and services including financial statements, general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, budgeting, tax compliance, analysis, year-end audit preparation and coordination and various special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent; master’s and/or CPA preferred
• 4-6 years of demonstrated success in a lead accounting role: not-for-profit, membership organization, fraternal, taxed under 501(c), and/or public accounting
• Supervisory experience
• Team oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Proficient use of financial management software, Blackbaud Financial Edge, BillHighway preferred
• Demonstrated success in process and internal control management, standards development, audit management, financial and cost accounting, developing and analyzing budgets

Responsibilities:
Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee all general ledger and journal entries ensuring use of established protocols and review monthly entries for accuracy
• Manage monthly banking reconciliation process for the NHC, local house corporations, and participating chapters and perform a monthly review of reconciliations prior to the distribution of monthly financial reports
• Analyze financial data and prepare analysis statements/projections for NHC managed corporations
• Analyze housing and furnishings purchases and house construction projects for capitalization and processing in the fixed assets module and calculate depreciation expense at year-end
• Monitor financial condition by reviewing financial reports of local house corporations, preparing monthly

NHC financial statements and dashboard reports for distribution to the Board of Directors and reporting any concerns to the manager of financial services

• Prepare annual financial report for the NHC in conjunction with the executive director, vice president of finance, and vice president of communication
• Meet regularly with the executive director to prioritize work projects and to discuss ongoing operational activities impacting financial reporting
• Coordinate with the NHC staff leadership team on matters impacting financial reporting and general ledger processing
• Prepare an annual analysis of income and expenses for each local house corporation and distribute to the vice president of finance and finance coordinators
• Prepare necessary reports that the NHC must file related to local, state and federal taxes in conjunction with chosen accounting firm
• Manage the preparation and submission of IRS forms
• Work to maximize return and limit risk by making recommendations on the management of balances among bank accounts
• Protect assets by monitoring internal controls and communicating any issues of concern to the executive director
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise the executive director of any needed actions to maintain compliance
• Achieve proficient use of financial management systems and manage the integration of NHC processes within
• Maintain knowledge of financial software trends and make recommendation on non-profit management software to the executive director based on current accounting practices
• Serve as the staff liaison to the vice president of finance
• Supervise the manager of financial services
• Demonstrate a willingness to teach
• Serve as a mentor when appropriate

NHC Budget

• Provide information and financial data to support the preparation of the NHC annual budget
• Prepare annual budget proposal with necessary change recommendations and documentation
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions, with the approval of the executive director, when necessary
• Manage fixed asset records and reports for the NHC and local house corporations

Annual Audit

• Serve as the lead staff member in carrying out the annual audit with the designated outside auditing firm
• Track annual activity for the set-aside calculation
• In consultation with the VPF, manage the request for proposal process on the third-party accounting firm

Expectations:

• Demonstrate through words, actions, and interactions the values and branding expectations of the NHC
• Operate as a team player, assisting with additional duties as requested or assigned
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Perform in an efficient, effective, professional manner with the mindset of solution-oriented cooperation and communication
• Travel as requested (minimal)
• Manage work with optimal efficiency, timeliness, and organization
• Participate in professional development activities/opportunities

Physical Requirements

N = Not at all

O = Occasionally (< 33% of time)

F = Frequently (34-66% of time)

R = Regularly ( >66% of time)

• Sedentary: Lift or transfer up to 10 lbs: F / Carry up to 10 lbs: F
• Light: Lift or transfer 11-20 lbs: O / Carry 11-20 lbs: O
• Moderate: Lift or transfer 21-50 lbs: O / Carry 21-50 lbs: O
• Heavy: Lift or transfer up to 51-100 lbs: N / Carry 51-100 lbs: N
• Very Heavy: Lift or transfer >100 lbs: N / Carry >100 lbs: N

OSHA Exposure:

[ ] Routine

[ ] Non-Routine

[ X ] Emergency

Respirator Required: No

Current NHC Systems:

• Computer Operating System: Microsoft Suite / Office 365
• Database: iMIS
• Financial software: Financial Edge, Billhighway
• Virtual Meetings: Microsoft Teams, Zoom
• Project Management: BaseCamp
• Property Management: AMP

Updated January 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carmel, IN 46032