Position : Senior Managing Director, Controller, National Position Type: Internal-ExternalFLSA Classification: ExemptReports to: Fractional Chief Financial OfficerApply By: March 1, 2024Anticipated Start Date: April 2024Location preferred within a OneGoal region : Chicago, IL (strongly preferred) ; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Bay Area, CA, but flexible within the following states only: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C.Salary Range: $147,000 - $156,000 is the hiring salary range (i.e. the range a candidate would be offered to start). Please note: OneGoal aligns salaries to Cost of Labor, so the actual salary offered would be dependent on the Cost of Labor in the candidate’s living location.
About OneGoalOneGoal transforms postsecondary advising and support so that every student can define their own future. Together with our partners, we’re building a movement to close the opportunity gap. We work side-by-side with partner schools and districts to build their knowledge and capacity. The result is more equitable and effective support for all students. Our unique approach, honed over 15 years, prioritizes strong human relationships. And it’s proven to deliver real student impact. 81% of OneGoal high school graduates enroll in a postsecondary institution, and 73% of those students persist one year after high school graduation. An independent study by the University of Chicago found that OneGoal students are about 40% more likely to earn their postsecondary degrees than students from similar backgrounds. We are looking for individuals to join us in our pursuit of equity.
The RoleReporting to the CFO and working closely with the leadership group of OneGoal, the Controller will manage a team of five, overseeing all accounting functions, systems, and processes for the organization. This includes leadership of all day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with GAAP accounting standards. They will set the vision and direction for accounting processes and controls and will lead with the highest sense of integrity and focus on accounting excellence in support of strong program outcomes for our Fellows.
You will do this by:
Serving as chief accountant for the organization (20%) - Be the resident expert in US GAAP - Lead accounting communication to the organization to alert staff of important developments in accounting and their impacts to operations, processes, and controls - Provide subject matter expertise on matters affecting/affected by accounting considerations to leadership and the organization - Cultivate a robust understanding of the organization’s current and desired states, using that knowledge to predict and resolve cross-functional barriers towards long-term, multi-year success
Leading efforts on accounting compliance, audit activities, and statutory reporting (20%) - Foster a culture of strong compliance and internal controls across the organization, and build communications and resources that reinforce that vision - Evaluate existing policies and practices to ensure they are continually on par with best practice and the necessary standards - Maintain internal controls and compliance on par with SOX, implementing and documenting standard operating procedures and controls and making adjustments as needed for areas like federal funding and single audit requirements - Lead audit prep, engagement, and execution and be the point person for the external auditors - Complete all statutory and 990/tax reporting - Support financial planning and analysis efforts as needed
Setting the vision and direction for all accounting processes for the organization (20%) - By building deep knowledge of the Strategic Plan and deep partnerships with its internal stakeholders, identify and operationalize needed changes in accounting procedures that support the organization's long term goals - Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly close process and drive cycle time improvements - Lead ERP system management of accounting processes, leveraging current modules and exploring new modules as needed - Identify and implement controls and policies needed to meet state and federal grant requirements
Managing the Accounting team in execution of monthly accounting processes (20%) - Manage 4 accounting personnel and 1 payroll personnel in execution of all accounting and payroll processes - Oversee execution of monthly close processes and all accounting operations - Ensure all of the team’s work is aligned with the highest sense of integrity and accounting excellence - Implement clear segregation of duties to maintain strong internal controls
Increasing internal staff capacity to ensure team members are effective in their role (15% ) - Champion, foster and embed an inclusive, equitable and unbiased approach into all management and coaching - Ensure team members are effective, developed and retained, without differentiation in retention based on sub-groups (e.g. race, ethnicity, gender) - Support the professional development of your team so that you may effectively delegate and they become subject matter experts of their own bodies of work - Effectively manage and work across lines of difference by taking an affirmative stance to difference that models an environment of inclusivity
Executing special projects/duties as assigned by manager (5%)
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: - Lived experience of the Fellows we serve (Preferred) - Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Required) and CPA (Preferred) - MBA (Preferred) - Deep understanding of and significant experience with accounting functions in a non-profit environment, including grant accounting, single audits, and designing internal controls (Required) - Knowledge of GAAP and experience with conducting and leading monthly close processes (Required) - Strong organizational and communication skills, able to set up systems and processes to streamline accounting functions (Required) - Strong analytical skills to solve problems and use data to anticipate questions and problems (Required) - Capable leader with track record of reaching ambitious results in leading teams (Required) - Master level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite ERP (Required), proficiency in PowerPoint and Word (Preferred)
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Our TeamGuided by a clear set of core values and beliefs, you will join an impressive group of more than 200 OneGoal staff across the country who believe in the untapped potential within students. The OneGoal team challenges themselves and others to regularly ask, “Is there a better way?” You believe in an inclusive and culturally competent society and the essence of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that in order to create the change we seek, each person we hire brings a remarkable and diverse set of experiences, skills and characteristics that individually and collectively, will contribute to the radical change needed to move us towards a more equitable and just nation.
The Tangible GoodOneGoal offers competitive compensation based on the market for nonprofits our size. Our benefits package* includes: over eight weeks of paid time off (or 43 business days), between vacation days, wellness time, and holidays; paid medical or parental leaves should you have need; medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance; as well as a 401(k) with a 3% match.
We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, OneGoal does not negotiate salary offers; instead each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the hiring process.
*OneGoal reserves the right to change benefits at anytime according to business need.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application or to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out to our Human Assets Team to request an accommodation. Our Human Assets Team can be contacted at 773-321-2630 or HumanAssets@onegoalgraduation.org.
OneGoal is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived sex, race, color, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability (mental or physical), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, parenthood, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
