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MHA of Greater Houston is an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Controller

Job Posting: Controller

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Controller is responsible for the daily operations of the finance department and managing the day-to-day oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and contract management. The Controller will work closely with the CFO, accounting staff, as well as program leaders and their staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations.

Finance and Accounting Functions
1. Responsible for conducting monthly close which includes allocations, journal entries and account reconciliations; consistently analyzes financial data.
2. Preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and other reporting requirements.
3. Maintenance of internal control system to reduce the risk of fraud or errors in financial statements.
4. Perform all financial, project/program and grants accounting and reporting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with appropriate grant and program budgets.
5. Preparation of internal reports for management, board of directors, and committees.
6. Liaise with independent auditor; Responsible for coordination and providing documentation for audit and completion of Form 990.
7. Manage accounting for MHA investment portfolio.
8. Supervise accounting staff.
9. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with all staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
10. Support the CFO in engaging the board finance committee around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
11. Assist organization leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review budget and compare to actual results monitoring variances, summarizing trends, and investigating budget deficiencies.
12. Other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Team Leadership
1. Leverage strengths of the current finance team, as well as program leads, to aid in clarifying roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals and meet funder requirements.
2. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications for Position
The minimum requirement for this position is a bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA or CMA highly preferred. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years of accounting and finance experience. A minimum of 1 year of public accounting experience and/or project accounting is highly desired. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and thrives in a growth-oriented organization. Experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs and funding streams is highly desired. Hands on experience with accounting/payroll systems (Financial Edge, Paycor, etc.).

Supervisory Relationships
This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Supervisory responsibilities: Accounting staff

Skills and Knowledge
• A hands-on manager with integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to MHA of Greater Houston’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for finance
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
• A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential
• Skills to collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships, and the capability to interact with in all levels of the organization as well as with external constituents
• Strategic focus as well as placing high value on accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers

Travel
Minimal travel is required, no more than 2% of time annually.
Hours per day or week

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position requires occasional periods of time working longer hours to meet deadlines. At year-end requests for time off may need to be adjusted to ensure timeliness of reporting.

Submit cover letter and resume to careers@mhahouston.org. Include “Controller” in Subject Line.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our website at mhahouston.org to learn more about our organization.

MHA of Greater Houston is an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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How to Apply: Contact Edward Howard at ehoward@mhahouston.org.