Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

We are Secure Community Network (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving as the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Here at SCN, we deeply value the team of people that work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow and we are excited to add an Controller to our organization.

The Controller plays a vital hands‑on role in the financial management and stewardship of the organization, with responsibility for the integrity of the general ledger, accounting operations, and compliance. Working collaboratively as a member of the team, the Controller is a key player in the upgrade and transformation of the finance and accounting function toward best‑in‑class performance.

• Oversee all Finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, corporate credit cards, expense reimbursements, and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policy.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding of all transactions by fund, department, program, and account.
• Supervise the Accounting Manager, including providing support and professional development as well as reviewing and approving journal entries and key transactions.
• Actively manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of adjusting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and driving process improvements to shorten close timelines.
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets, ensuring accuracy of financial records and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and filings, including preparation of Form 990 and state and federal payroll obligations.
• Coordinate with external auditors on successful completion of the annual financial plan audit including preparation of Functional Expense and Net Asset Roll Forward schedules and any other relevant audit activity.
• Facilitate the annual budgeting process, collaborating cross‑functionally to develop accurate and comprehensive budgets, as well as monitoring budget and rolling forecast performance throughout the year, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Lead administration of the organization's 403(b) plan, including employee contributions, employer match, and compliance reporting, in coordination with Human Resources (HR).
• Partner with HR on all relevant aspects of employee compensation and benefits, time off accruals, and payroll administration, including supplying reports and ensuring data alignment.
• Oversee accounting for donations, grants, and other contributions, coordinating with Financial Resource Development (FRD) to ensure proper recognition, tracking, and reconciliation of revenue, pledges, and restricted funds, and supporting donor and Board reporting.
• Manage cash disbursements, including review and submission of weekly payment runs and banking files, ensuring proper authorization and controls.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations and supporting schedules, including fixed assets, capital expenditures, and key audit schedules.
• Oversee financial systems and processes, including gateway payment platforms and merchant services, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including utilization of software applications, system enhancements, automation, and process optimization across the finance function.
• Produce regular and ad hoc financial analyses, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision‑making.
• Serve as an internal resource to SCN staff on financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in nonprofit financial management, with demonstrated skill in accounting operations, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, nonprofit accounting…