Finance Controller
Title: Finance Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Denver
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time/ Exempt
Salary: $80,000 – $88,000
Mission of Focus Points Family Resource Center: To build better communities by strengthening families.
Scope of Organization:
For nearly 30 years, Focus Points has worked successfully to transform the lives of low-income and working families in Northeast Denver and beyond. Focus Points serves over 3,000 participants each year, most of whom are Spanish-speaking immigrants. Focus Points is strongly committed to our values around collaboration, equity, and integrity which add to our four pillars:
- Family Support – Advancing family sustainability through classes and guidance, using a goal setting and strength-based approach.
- Community Resources – Connecting people to resources that advance health equity, financial stability, networks, and community.
- Education – Opening doors to success for children and adults by providing training and high-quality instruction.
- Economic Inclusion – Driving economic stability for communities, families, and individuals by teaching new job skills, advancing careers and co-creating businesses and social enterprises with community.
Position Summary
The Finance Controller is a key member of Focus Points’ team. The Controller serves as the Finance leader of
the organization by ensuring accurate, timely and complete fiscal and data accountability while safeguarding the
agency through compliance, policies and procedures. The Controller is responsible for all aspects of the
financial operations and support. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Controller provides
accounting, budgetary, operational and financial support for all programs and activities. The Controller directly
oversees and supervises the finance staff and serves as an active member of the Management team and Finance
Committee to implement and report upon the financials that drive the vision and mission of Focus Points. This
position will have the ability to work remotely 4 out of 5 days and will be asked to participate in organization or
program meetings on an as-needed basis so that time can be focused on financial oversight and correlating
responsibilities.
Performance Requirements/Skills
- Minimum of a B.A. in Accounting
- 3-5 years of financial management experience
- Nonprofit experience preferred but not required
- CPA a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting systems and controls and all internal audits, ensuring accurate and timely production
of accounting information and financial reports
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial reports to Management, external parties and the Board of
Directors
• Prepare the Annual Operating Budget & Financial Forecasts
• Oversee banking and investment activities
• Manage both cash flow and cash flow forecasting
• Manage the organization’s liability and insurance programs, including ongoing risk analysis
• Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and administrative environments and implement changes in
procedures needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results
• Work with outside auditing firm on annual audit and 990
• Assist in payroll process and correct allocation of hours of key grants
• Assist Development staff with budget preparation for funding proposals
• Overseeing government grant expenditures, ensuring that spending follows the grant timeline and , and
manage monthly reimbursement requests.
• Submit invoices to government grantees and answer questions from government funders as needed
• Support with annual reporting of census data
• Other duties as assigned
Experiences and Qualifications
- The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data,
reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area
• General accounting and financial procedures in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting
regulations
• Experience in financial forecasting, planning and budget preparation
• Experience managing government grant finances
• Ability to translate financial concepts to and effectively collaborate with program, operations and
fundraising colleagues
• Ability to lead with financial acumen across all levels of the organization
• A successful track record in setting priorities; strong analytic, organization and problem-solving skills
which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and
work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently on projects
• Ability to communicate across teams clearly and effectively
• Embody the qualities of integrity, credibility and ethical decisions making
• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems preferred (Blackbaud Financial & Raiser’s Edge a plus)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required
Benefits
- Medical (Kaiser Permanente), Dental (Delta Dental of Colorado), Vision (VSP)
- Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Account
- Basic Life, AD&D Life Insurance coverage (Employer paid)
- Short & Long-term Disability (Employer paid)
- Supplemental Accident Protection Coverage
- EAP (Employer Assistance Program)
- Simple IRA Plan with Employer 3% Match (TIAA)
Perks of this Role
- Competitive pay
- Paid personal leave & sick leave
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Paid breaks throughout the year (Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Paid Sabbatical Program at 3 and 5 years of employment
- Company follows DPS for closures and delays due to inclement weather
- Casual Work Attire
- Wellness programs through Kaiser Permanente
- DEI initiatives
- Hybrid/Remote schedule
- Work culture teambuilding
- Fun work events
- Community partnerships
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. Applicant must share a commitment to anti-racist work.
To Apply
Send cover letter and resume with email subject, “Finance Controller” to jobs@focuspoints.org.
NOTE: This job profile is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Focus Points Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, ancestry, creed, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law