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Food For The Poor · 2 hours ago

Assistant Controller

Coconut Creek, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Food For The Poor is one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the nation, dedicated to providing assistance to the hungry poor. The Assistant Controller plays a key leadership role in the Accounting & Finance Department, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency while managing staff and ensuring adherence to accounting standards.

Non ProfitSocial Assistance

Diversity & Inclusion

Hiring Manager

Abad Figueroa

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting standards

Produce complete monthly financial statement packages for Executive Leadership and Directors, including variance analyses and key insights

Ensure the accurate maintenance of the chart of accounts, reporting structures, and financial system configurations

Oversee the monthly close of the donor system and ensure appropriate reconciliations between donor, CRM, and general ledger systems

Prepare annual audit and tax schedules and serve as a primary point of contact during the external audit process

Manage daily cash flow reporting and ensure appropriate controls around cash management and liquidity planning

Review and ensure accuracy of accounts payable processing, payroll processing, and other accounting operations

Evaluate and update financial policies, including—but not limited to—joint cost allocations, fixed asset management, revenue recognition, and internal control procedures

Support Directors, Managers, and cross-functional teams with financial, transactional, and process-related guidance impacting financial statements or internal controls

Review and approve critical financial transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements

Prepare and file required governmental and regulatory documents (e.g., Form 990, Form 5500) in partnership with external vendors

Prepare financial applications and reports for external agencies, industry groups, donors, and other stakeholders

Serve as liaison with external audit, tax, and compliance partners

Supervise accounting staff, ensuring adequate training, coaching, workload delegation, and performance management

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, accuracy, and continuous learning within the department

Support staffing and resource planning to ensure timely and accurate completion of departmental responsibilities

Continuously evaluate accounting systems and workflows to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and increased accuracy

Lead or support the implementation of new technologies, system enhancements, and process improvements

Promote modernization and standardization of accounting processes across the department

Manage departmental budget for personnel and material resources

Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and financial analyses as assigned by the Controller

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

GAAP complianceNonprofit accountingFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelERP systemsAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Minimum of five (5) years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibility

Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of internal control frameworks and best practices in financial compliance

Familiarity with accounting system administration, chart-of-accounts design, and report development

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team development, coaching, and conflict resolution

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and execute in a fast-paced environment

Sound business judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred

Experience in nonprofit accounting and familiarity with Form 990 and grant reporting preferred

Experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and integrated donor/CRM systems a plus

Company

Food For The Poor

Food For The Poor, one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the nation, does much more than feed millions of hungry children and families living in poverty throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1982

Coconut Creek, Florida, USA

201-500 employees