Assistant Controller-Finance

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Finance Full Time Regular Management Redmond, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Title:

Assistant Controller
- Finance

Location :
Redmond, WA

Work schedule :
Full time, Monday-Friday, Hybrid with some in-person and some remote, required, Tuesday and Thursday onsite, additional days based on business need.

Since 1971, Hopelink has provided stability-building programs for people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities. We are the largest nonprofit in North and East King County.

Hopelink equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, impactful partnerships, and advocacy for equitable opportunities for all.

Hopelink programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include food, energy, and financial assistance, housing with case management, mobility management, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART), English for work, family development, and financial capabilities.

The Assistant Controller is a hands-on accounting leader responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of Hopelink under the direction of the Controller. This position combines significant direct accounting responsibilities with supervision of the Accounting Team and helps ensure accurate and timely financial records, an efficient monthly and year-end closing, strong internal controls, and consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.

The Assistant Controller performs complex accounting work, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and posting of accounting batches, while overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions.

This position serves as a key technical accounting resource for the Finance Department, supports preparation of financial statements, and works closely with the Controller and Grants Team to ensure financial activity is accurately reflected in Hopelink's financial records. The Assistant Controller serves as the primary backup to the Controller for accounting operations and financial close activities.

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including significant hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of federal grant requirements and 2 CFR Part 200 helpful.
• Prior experience supervising, coaching, and providing technical leadership to accounting staff.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
  Experience with financial accounting systems; MIP Fund Accounting and Microix workflow models to streamline budget experience preferred.
• We process a criminal background check, and work verification, preferring meeting attendance to have personal vehicle, driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.

• Manage and monitor the monthly accounting calendar, proactively identifying deadlines, dependencies, and potential delays and ensuring timely completion of accounting activities.
• Prepare and post recurring, complex, and non-routine journal entries and review journal entries prepared by accounting staff.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations, resolve…