Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking to hire a Controller.

The Controller is a member of the Foundation’s Finance team, reporting to the Vice President, Finance. The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial functions of the Community Foundation. This includes general ledger postings, preparation and review of internal financial statements, preparation and review of account reconciliations and other fund related financial matters. Supervises and provides guidance to other finance department staff.

Also provides support to staff in other departments.

• Maintain integrity of general ledger including review and posting of all entries, investigation of questions and accuracy of financial data
• Track activity in multiple bank accounts and transfer cash as needed
• Prepare annual calculation of spending policy and administrative fees for all endowed funds. Ensure the cash for spending and administrative fees is transferred from pool to operating account on a routine basis
• Prepare quarterly calculation of administrative fees for non-endowed funds and initiate cash transfers for spending and administrative fees
• Monitor the amount available to spend for each endowed fund
• Assist with the preparation of the annual audit, financial statements and IRS Form 990
• Prepare interim operating and consolidated internal financial statements
• Review/assist in preparation of interim financial statements and reporting for grants to the Foundation from outside organizations.
• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations
• Attend Finance and Audit Committee meetings
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for the main investment pool. Monitor all changes in the investment pool, such as investment manager updates, capital calls, distributions and withdrawals for cash requirements
• Review and approve additional investment reconciliations prepared by other finance staff members
• Monitor receipt and sale of stock gifts
• Attend Investment Committee meetings
• Develop and maintain an expertise in the enterprise database C‑Suite. Monitor funds, general ledger structure, codes and accounts
• Prepare and maintain C‑Suite reports used for internal reporting as needed
• Assist relationship managers with client‑related financial analysis.
• Forecast annual spending from changing needs and field of interest funds

• Assist in the annual budget preparation, upload to C‑Suite and prepare annualized information
• Track personnel funded by grants from outside organizations and ensure proper accounting
• Supervise accounting staff, prepare performance evaluations and monitor professional development

• Assist in the development and maintenance of comprehensive set of accounting policies and procedures
• Assist staff in other departments with financial issues and questions
• Participate in projects related to financial and accounting systems as needed
• Participate in special projects, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• Controller will have supervisory responsibilities for the Accounting Manager(s) and Senior Accountant.

• Generally, travel is primarily within the eight counties of Western New York.
• Some domestic travel may be required for job training and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5-10 years’ accounting experience, nonprofit preferred
• Knowledge and experience in fund accounting is strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical skills including strong attention to details
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge and experience in working with a proprietary database
• Integrity and discretion in working with confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Salary range: $110,000 – $115,000 Annually

For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long‑term philanthropy in the Western New…