Controller-Remote within Omaha, NE region

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is the worldwide leader in mountain bike advocacy, and the only organization in the U.S. focused entirely on trails and access, for all types of mountain bikers, in all parts of the country. IMBA is dedicated to growing the quality and quantity of mountain biking trail communities through a network of grassroots mountain biking advocacy organizations, technical assistance, and capacity-building programs. We are focused on creating Model Trail Communities and ensuring that everyone has access to great trails by supporting communities who want to invest in sustainable trail design and construction, helping them turn their visions of becoming a trail community into action-based advocacy.

Position Summary:  

The Controller is a full-time, exempt position responsible for daily financial, accounting and business operations tasks to ensure the company’s financials, budgeting and regulatory processes are timely and accurate.  While we are a non profit organization, we do operate a “for-profit” cost accounting in our construction and design arm.  

This is a full-time remote position located in the Omaha, NE market for collaboration with our CEO . At IMBA, we strive to be a diverse team with shared values who look every day to serve the mission while still having fun at work. We are flexible yet committed, and we show up to work hard every day in our fully remote culture. You do not have to be a mountain biker to contribute to our team, but we hope candidates applying have the passion of protecting public lands and trails, and believe bikes can help to build stronger communities.

Leadership:

• The ability to drive the annual organization planning and budgeting process independently.
• The ability to develop, track, and evolve appropriate operating and results metrics for the organization tied to strategic goals and objectives. 
• Evaluate and evolve our financial systems and tools.
• The ability to lead small cross functional project teams.
• Supervise small staff.
• A demonstrated empathy for the different challenges of the various departments and functions across the association.

Finance:

• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with general accounting principles and with a solid understanding of nonprofit accounting.
• Manages the accounting processes ensuring sound fiscal management, compliance, and accurate reporting
• Project based and cost accounting work as needed.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements
• Maintains accurate financial records and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze reports for grant reporting, expense reports, budgets, audit, or other varied internal reporting needs.
• Reconcile monthly donation database to daily payment processor deposits.
• Monthly invoicing with teams and oversight of accounts receivable.
• Perform refunds requests.
• Restricted grant tracking.

• Lead and develop the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain current and archived files for appropriate financial records.
• Coordinate and collect annual audit items, and support the annual audit process.
• Oversee weekly accounts payable process.
• Partner with staff and PEO for accurate payroll processing and reporting.
• Review monthly chapter revenue reconciliations and chapter membership payouts.
• Contribute to regular pr    ocess improvement for accounting and related operations.

Operations:

• Manage state and federal compliance filings with 3rd party administrators.
• Lead project based accounting for planning, design and construction activities.
• Ensure employee, vendor, and contractor compliance to all policies.
• Create processes and standard operating procedures for resource folders.

Requirements

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

• Experience with non profit organization financials and accounting.
• B.A/B.S. in Finance, Accounting, or related degree. Relevant roles and non-traditional pathways of experience will also be considered. At least 4 years of experience with accounting or bookkeeping is desirable.
• Takes initiative and employs strong problem-solving skills.
• Hits all deadlines.
• Skill or familiarity with QuickBooks and other accounting software systems.
• Attention to detail is a must, along with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for accuracy.
• Ability to treat financial information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience working with a complex chart of accounts for proper coding of income and expense transactions.
• Experience working in a nonprofit business environment.
• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheet applications and standard office software.
• Experience with accounting functions of CRM donor databases and project management software.
• Skill and experience with managing credit card receipt processing and merchant bank systems.

Interpersonal Qualities:

• Ability to manage job duties through virtual teams and communications across departments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including problem solving, resolving conflicts, and finding ways to creatively multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Passion for and personal commitment to our mission and values of equality, community, collaboration, and integrity.
• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethics, and upholds organizational values.
• Displays strong ethics regarding financial security and controls.

Benefits

This role offers remote flexibility, outstanding benefits, and a competitive salary based upon experience level. Candidates with experience in nonprofit accounting are strongly encouraged to apply. The compensation will range between $75,000-$90,000 based upon experience. Benefits include generous paid holidays, sick time, and unlimited PTO. Medical, dental, vision, and life & long-term disability insurance are also available. A 401(k) retirement plan is offered along with employer match.