YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish · 1 day ago
Assistant Controller
Seattle, WA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is the region’s largest non-profit organization focused on the needs of women, serving 7,000 people each year. The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting budget management and financial analysis to meet the organization's mission.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all general ledger activities, including month-end closing, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation of accounts
Oversee year-end closing to ensure proper cut-off and classification of expenses, journal entries and accruals to ensure a clean annual audit
Manage Fixed Asset system and ensure proper accounting for capital purchases
Supervise Accounting Team to ensure appropriate internal controls and procedures are in place
Responsible for development of accounting policies & procedures
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Responds to inquiries from local, state and federal authorities
Make recommendations for system improvements. Participate in the vendor selection of new systems
Assist in tracking, reporting, and ensuring compliance with grants and restricted funds
Work closely with program and development teams to ensure grant and donor requirements are met in financial reporting
Ensure accurate and timely expense allocations in line with grant budgets and restrictions
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes for YWCA & Tax Credit Entities
Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and specific non-profit accounting standards
Assist in preparing reports for the Board of Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders
Support Controller & CFO in special projects and initiatives as needed
Support the Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal control policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as non-profit-specific requirements, contract requirements, and debt covenants
Assist in preparing for and coordinating external audits, ensuring that financial data and reports meet auditor requirements
Support the Controller and CFO in the development and monitoring of budgets
Assist in preparing forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing insights to guide financial decision-making
Collaborate with departments to ensure budget adherence and proper expense allocations
Lead and mentor the Accounting Manager & Staff Accounting Team, ensuring professional development and performance management
Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture, encouraging innovation and efficiency within the department
Engage cross-functionally with other departments to provide financial insights and support organizational goals
Commitment to diversity, including sensitivity to the needs of residents and staff from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Participate and provide leadership in various ways for the agency’s Social Justice Initiative
Support the YWCA’s Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism, and other oppressions play out in institutions and systems
Use the lens of social justice to review policies and procedures
Shows demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
Proficiency in accounting software
Strong Excel and analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with complex spreadsheets
Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Knowledge of GAAP and FASB standards specific to non-profits
Preferred
CPA or equivalent
non-profit accounting experience is strongly preferred
experience with non-profit accounting systems preferred, e.g., Oracle, Sage Intacct
Benefits
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans.
At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund
Company
YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish
Founded in 1894, the YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish works to improve the lives of women of all ages, races and faiths, and their families.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
City of Seattle
2022-07-20Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Maria Chavez Wilcox
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2022-08-01
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