Assistant Comptroller Position Available In Marion, Mississippi

Assistant Comptroller 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Columbia, MS 39429 Under the supervision of the Comptroller, the Assistant Comptroller is responsible for assisting the Comptroller in all aspects of the Agency’s financial management in compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Specific responsibilities include planning, development, and control of Agency budgets, fiscal reports, treasury and funds management, internal audits, payroll, accounts payable, pension, special studies, and accounting systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Assistant Comptroller will be responsible for assisting the Comptroller with the following: Overseeing the analysis and monitoring of revenue receipts and expenditures to ensure regulatory compliance and prudent spending within funding source and Agency budget direction. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director to create Agency budgets. Ensuring timely and accurate knowledge of the Agency’s financial status is conveyed to the leadership team, and directly or indirectly, to the board of directors. Creating, reviewing, interpreting, and updating finance- and accounting-related Agency policies. With senior leadership, developing internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for all accounting and reporting activities. Effectively managing the finance and accounting staff according to Agency personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations. Enforcing controls and compliance. Providing coaching and evaluating performance. Implementing and managing systems to monitor, track, and reconcile cash flow of bank and grant funds. Providing program finance and accounting support, to ensure compliance with requirements of Head Start Performance Standards, and local, state, and federal regulations. Overseeing the accounting software system including troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance. Analyzing the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. Meeting regularly with department heads to keep management informed and to offer direction. Establishing and maintaining contacts within funding sources to clarify policy or regulations, and to negotiate grant and funding items. Preparing and submitting financial status reports to various funding sources, and the annual Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) to the IRS. Preparing for and assisting with audits and serves as liaison with outside auditors. Maintaining current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and regulations, and current accounting standards. Delegating authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. Approving check requests or designates responsibility to a qualified accounting employee. Approving reconciliation of monthly bank statements and stop payment procedures on checks. Approving batch transactions prior to posting to general ledger. Reviewing major contracts, based on a documented procurement policy, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Agency and its grantors. Reviewing and approving monthly grant expenditure reports to funding agencies. Preparing financial pro formas and may assist in financing for construction/capital projects. Organizing and attends finance/audit board committee meetings. Performing all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required: Expert knowledge of the principles of financial management and accounting. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing grant administration and fund accounting. Ability to manage complex fund accounting and ledgers in an automated system. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations. Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills.

Demonstrated experience in:

Internal operation of Accounting and Finance. Employee, supervisor, and management training. Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for non-profits. Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards. Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Agency goals. Experience with Federal Grants and Federal Uniform Guidance is preferred. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a financial management and supervisory role. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, fiscal management or a related field of study and preferably an active CPA license.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person