Finance Controller

Título:                    Finance Controller

Department:   Finance

Ubicación:          Denver

Informes a:      Director ejecutivo

Estado:               Full-time/ Exempt

Salario:              $80,000 – $88,000

Misión del Centro de Recursos Familiares Focus Points:  Desarrollar mejores comunidades por fortalecer a las familias.  

Alcance de la organización:

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: 

• Apoyo familiar – Avanzar en la sostenibilidad familiar a través de clases y orientación, utilizando un enfoque de establecimiento de objetivos y basado en fortalezas.
• Recursos de la comunidad – Conectar a las personas con recursos que promueven la equidad en salud, la estabilidad financiera, las redes y la comunidad.
• Educación – Opening doors to success for children and adults by providing training and high-quality instruction.
• Inclusión Económica – Driving economic stability for communities, families, and individuals by teaching new job skills, advancing careers and co-creating businesses and social enterprises with community. 

Resumen de posición

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

Beneficios

• 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)
• Cobertura suplementaria de protección contra accidentes
• EAP (Programa de Asistencia al Empleador)
• 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
• Ropa de trabajo informal
• Programas de bienestar a través de Kaiser Permanente
• Iniciativas DEI
• Horario híbrido/remoto
• Work culture teambuilding
• Fun work events
• Community partnerships

Declaración de diversidad 

Compromiso personal o profesional con la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión demostrado por el esfuerzo persistente, la planificación activa, la asignación de recursos y/o la responsabilidad por los resultados de la diversidad y la inclusión. El solicitante debe compartir un compromiso con el trabajo antirracista.

Aplicar

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