Controller

Location

Gresham, OR | United States

Job description

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is a culturally specific, non-profit organization with a mission to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine culture, community, and self-determination. EPHC is an inclusive community that welcomes participants and staff of all beliefs.

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is seeking a Controller! This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of a nonprofit organization by performing the following duties. This role plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and providing financial information and analysis to support decision-making. The Controller leads a team of accounting professionals and collaborates with various departments to ensure the organization's financial stability and transparency.

About EPHC:

El Programa Hispano's humble roots began in 1982 when a small group of outreach workers from Catholic Family Services, now Catholic Charities of Oregon, (CCO) conducted outreach to Latino migrant farmworkers in East County. In 2015 with the support of CCO, EPHC became an independent 501c3 organization. Today, EPHC serves more than 20,000 individuals annually in the areas of Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault prevention, intervention, and advocacy. Our vision is a thriving Latine Community living to our fullest potential .

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, a candidate or participant does not need to be a Catholic to work with us or to receive services. Across our programs and services staff of all faiths-or-none- work within our framework of respect for our mission and the dignity of the human person and the common good.

To learn more about our amazing Organization visit our website at:

Benefits at EPHC!

• Vacation and Sick Time Benefits
• 15 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employee and their dependents (100% Employer paid options for Employee Coverage)
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability Insurance Options
• Long Term Disability Insurance Options
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact.

Essential Duties:

• Manages and oversees month end and end of year general ledger reconciliation.
• Manages and oversees billing, cash receipts and revenue recognition.
• Manages and oversees Accounts payable processing.

Financial Accounting and Reporting:

• Manages and supervises the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Ensures timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in compliance with accounting principles and internal policies.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conducts financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Generates accurate and comprehensive financial reports for management, board members, and external stakeholders.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assists in the development of the annual budget in collaboration with department heads and executive leadership.
• Monitors budget performance, analyze variances, and provide regular reports to management.
• Works closely with program managers to ensure program budgets are aligned with strategic objectives.
• Assists in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections to support organizational planning and decision-making.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Establishes and maintains effective internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Oversees the reconciliation of bank accounts and ensure proper documentation and approval for financial transactions.
• Ensures compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Supports the annual audit process and coordinate with auditors to address any findings or recommendations.
• Stays updated on changes in accounting regulations and implement necessary adjustments to accounting practices.

Grant Management:

• Coordinates the financial aspects of grant applications, including budget development, compliance with funding requirements, and financial reporting.
• Monitors grant expenditures and budgets and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of funds.
• Collaborates with program managers and grant administrators to ensure proper financial management of grants.

Team Management and Development:

• Leads and supervises a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication within the accounting department and across the organization.
• Conducts performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members.
• Continuously assess and improve accounting processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Directly supervises employees in the accounting Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. 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 essential duties.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance or related field (Master's degree or equivalent preferred), three to five years related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience working in accounting, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including using databases, using spreadsheets, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicating by e-mail, and using scheduling software. Experience with Excel, Word, Sage Intaact .
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

• Certificated Public Accountant (CPA) license, or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is preferred.

COMPENSATION: $85,000 to $95,000/Annually.

Location & Typical Working Conditions: The majority of work performed by this position can be accomplished in a hybrid/remote work environment, though frequent in-person meetings will be required. There are times that work requires in person, onsite activities. On-site work is located at EPHC's offices in Gresham, OR. Job duties may require occasional travel, and evening and weekend work depending on project deadlines.

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume at:

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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$85k - $95k