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POSITION: Project Controller New York
DATE POSTED: June 2, 2010
Organization Description:
As the nations leading nonprofit infrastructure organization, Tides offers an array of services that amplifies the efforts of forward-thinking philanthropists, foundations, activists, and organizations. Tides actively promotes change toward a healthy and just society, one founded on the principles of social justice, broadly shared economic opportunity, a robust democratic process, and a sustainable environment. Founded in 1976, Tides has offices in San Francisco and New York City, provides fiscal sponsorship for over 200 groups across the country, operates and supports green nonprofit centers, and has granted more than $650 million since 2000 alone. For more information, please visit www.tides.org.
Position Summary:
Based out of Tides' New York office, the Project Controller is a member of a work group in the Program Component. The Project Controller works with group members to provide financial services to a caseload of Tides Center projects.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, Services, the Project Controller is an exempt position. Exempt employees are expected to work the appropriate and necessary time in order to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Controller will be the primary liaison for projects financial needs and will be responsible for exceptional client service in the following areas:
Prepare periodic reconciliations of accounts
Analyze fund activity and ensure accuracy of allocations of funds to appropriate departments
Produce routine and customized financial reports
Provide financial data for inclusion in Grant Reports
Approve all cash disbursements
Provide expertise in budgeting and long range financial planning
Oversee compliance audits as required
Participate in the monitoring of financial compliance issues and grant guidelines
Engage in direct contact with projects for purposes of financial training, consultation, problem-solving, and planning
Develop systems to streamline processes
Track, review, and provide guidance on projects revenue and expenditures
Monitor project cash flow and ensure compliance with Tides cash management policies
Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
Provide leadership for systems implementation and other projects as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of budget development and analysis
Excellent organizational, planning, prioritizing and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting principles in simple terms
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service to customers
Strong critical thinker able to make sound judgments and decisions
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain reporting systems procedures and practices
The position requires the ability to manage a large volume of analytical work and multiple tasks within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Adaptability: enjoys the challenges of a changing environment and diverse client requirements
Willing to accept new challenges and opportunities as a key to personal and professional growth and continued success
Education and Experience:
Accounting degree or equivalent experience with thorough knowledge of accepted general accounting principles and practices
Strong experience working with computerized accounting systems, databases, Excel spreadsheets and word processing
Application Instructions:
Only candidates who meet the above-stated qualifications will be considered. Your resume MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER EXPRESSING YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING TO SUPPORT TIDES AND WHY YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB. Please submit your application to jobs@tides.org. No phone calls please!
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.
Applicants with Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
