Assistant Controller

Overview

Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, starting with our staff. Our culture is built on our people, relationships, and partnerships within the community, and our passion for serving the community and each other drives the Foundation’s success.

The Assistant Controller leads the day-to-day operations of the accounting function across the Omaha Community Foundation and supporting organizations. In partnership with the Controller, this role serves as a primary operational leader for accounting operations, providing leadership to the finance team, and supporting internal partners across the organization.

The Assistant Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance activities while ensuring strong internal controls and consistent application of accounting practices. This role strengthens financial operations through process improvement, team leadership, and operational oversight.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field*
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, audit support, and demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles in both routine and complex scenarios
• Experience with accounting systems and financial data platforms, including identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and system performance
• Experience coordinating audit processes with external auditors, including preparation of audit materials and supporting documentation
• Experience managing in a team environment, including setting priorities, providing regular guidance, and overseeing team deliverables
• Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with employees, vendors, and organization leaders
• Experience processing payroll, including preparation, submission, and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member with colleagues and external partners on a regular basis

• Preferred: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred, but not required

* A combination of relevant education and previous experience may be considered in lieu of the defined educational requirements.

Audit, Compliance, and Technical Accounting

• Prepare and maintain audit work papers, ensuring complete, accurate documentation and audit readiness across all entities
• Coordinate audit processes and materials, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit deliverables
• Prepare and manage Form 990 filings and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, reinforcing consistent application across all accounting activities
• Apply accounting principles to routine and complex scenarios, including researching guidance and implementing appropriate treatment in alignment with established policies and standards

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable accounting standards
• Oversee financial reporting for OCF and supporting organizations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and reliability of outputs
• Support budget development and perform budget-to-actual analysis to ensure alignment between financial plans and actual results

Accounting Operations

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across OCF and supporting organizations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all accounting activities
• Oversee core accounting processes, including reconciliations, ensuring accounts are accurate, current, and discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, ensuring timely completion of all accounting activities and preventing backlog
• Oversee accounting systems and tools (including investment account data aggregators), ensuring…