350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350.org works hard to organize in a new way—everywhere at once, using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world. 350.org is a growing global organization incorporated and based in the United States, with staff currently working in 23 countries around the globe. 350.org is on a rapid growth trajectory, having grown our budget 400% since we incorporated in 2011. We seek ever more opportunities to galvanize the public to respond to the threat of climate change. This is due to two factors: scientific evidence of the threat of the problem and severity of impacts, and the success we have had in mobilization, creative communications, and organizing. Looking to the future, we believe aggressive political action on climate change can happen, but creating the political space for that change will push us to work more creatively, smartly, and quickly than ever before. Our organisation is comprised of energetic, passionate, and disciplined change-makers. We are known for our sophisticated use of technology and our distributed organizing, mass mobilization, and connections to other social movements. We love Skype emoticons, customized Spotify playlists, open-office formats with newspaper clippings on the walls, and marching in the streets.

350.org is looking for a Temporary Controller to oversee all accounting operations of 350.org which has $20M+ annual revenues and processes $20M+ of transactions annually.

About 350.org

350.org is an equalopportunity employer. 350.org strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of justice, and we try to build a safe workplace where everyone is treated fairly and enjoys working together. We value new perspectives, ideas of all sorts, and different ways of working. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350.org carries out our work – including what we decide to work on and how creativelyeffectively we do that. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, veteran status, marital or parental status, and genetic information. We also strive to include team members in communities most impacted by climate change or impacted by other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice.

About the Temporary Controller role

This senior position requires proven, handson experience in endtoend accounting management, team management and a strong understanding of both nonprofit accounting and US GAAP accounting. This position includes exercising independent judgment to accomplish job duties, implementing global process improvements and being proactive at keeping processes moving forward. The Temporary Controller provides overall leadership for all areas of the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, month end close, payroll, general ledger, journal entries, audit support, administrative support, etc. This role exercises responsibility for the accuracy of financial data and reports and promotes the safeguarding of the organization’s assets through the maintenance of adequate internal controls. The Temporary Controller’s responsibilities span across an international, global organization that operates in 20+ currencies, 30+ countries, 4 separate entities and 2 separate organizations (501c3 and 501c4). This position reports into the Global Director of Finance and is an important leader within the Finance & Accounting Department and the organization as a whole.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting Functions, Financial Reporting and Financial Systems

Lead the accounting function by assigning, directing and monitoring all tasks in this area.

Overseeing and managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting and payroll processing, preparing journal entries, general accounting activity, banking activity and account reconciliations.

Create, implement and manage a global month end close (MEC) process to ensure financials are timely, accurate and complete. Review and manage the process endtoend and implement improvements where necessary to drive efficiency and accuracy. Make adjustments and journal entries where necessary and ensure staff has completed their MEC duties properly and ontime.

Conduct account analysis and ad hoc reporting after month end close to check for thoroughness, consistency or other requests. Review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Trial Balance reports for consistency, trending, anomalies, missing transactions, corrections needed, etc. every month during MEC.

Assign responsibilities as needed to accounting team members to ensure a smooth and efficient MEC process.

Assist the members of the Finance & Accounting Department in preparing budgets, forecasts, reports, etc.

Responsible for managing operational and financial data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Assist the Director of Finance and other management in development and documentation of operational procedures.

Assist the Director of Finance and other management in development of system controls to ensure data integrity and internal controls to safeguard assets.

Assist the Director of Finance and other management in production of accurate and timely financial statements.

Oversee all accounts, ledgers, subledgers and reporting systems.

Ensure compliance with appropriate US GAAP standards, external lawsregulations, and translations from IFRS wherever appropriate.

Assist the Director of Finance and other team members with compliance for regulatory filings, tax filings, etc. in overseas entities in South Africa, UK and other locations.

Stay uptodate on accounting changes, including for the nonprofit sector. Design and implement new processes to keep financial transaction recording and financial reporting uptodate with new standards to remain compliant.

Assist the Director of Finance in annual audit and Tax Form 990 preparation. Prepare, review andor approve detailed audit schedules and reconciliations. Identify any write offs, adjustments, reclasses, etc. prior to the audit and record in the accounting system.

Assist the Director of Finance in remediating any audit issues that result from the annual audit in an effort to continually improve processes and results.

Create, maintain and revise, as needed, global accounting manuals containing accounting policies and procedures and other working documents as needed to ensure staff adhere to recommended practices and procedures.

Oversee entire Accounts Payable process and Accounts Receivable function (supervise in consultation or liaise with development team to ensure accurate recording of revenue and corresponding restrictions). Implement best practices for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in consultation with other finance and accounting team members or other staff.

Responsible for timely and accurate bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, debit card reconciliations, etc. for all 350 accounts, including those in nonUSD currencies.

Act as expert on accounting system(s) setup, capabilities and technical requirements. Ensure accounting system integrity and make recommendations to COO and Director of Finance for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.

Responsible for review and approval of payroll processing and payroll accounting entries in multiple countries, including US, Canada, South Africa, UK, etc. Work with various payroll providers in each country for timely payroll submission and payment, and to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. Maintain reconciliations for payroll liabilities, including retirementpensions, taxes and other benefits.

Understand intercompany and interentity accounting and cost allocations, including dueto duefrom accounting.

Consistently prepare financial data, analyze financial data and share reports in an accurate and timely manner as requested from the Director of Finance, COO or other management. Clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Keep management informed of any material changes.

Cash Flow Management and Controls

Responsible for overall management and safeguarding of cash, including banking, bank transfers and other cashequivalentinvestment accounts.
Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue and actual expenditures.
Develop documentation of procedures and recommendations for cash control process improvements.
Assist Director of Finance in organizational cash flow forecasting as needed.
Complete andor review reconciliations for all cash or cashequivalentinvestment accounts on a monthly basis.

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