Assistant Controller

Child Fund Department Finance, Accounting, and Grants Management

Position title:
Assistant Controller
Location:
Richmond, VA

Child Fund office:
International Office
Manager/Supervisor title:
Controller

Position type: Full-time regular Work environment: Hybrid

Child Fund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

Child Fund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. Child Fund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services.

Child Fund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for development and production of accurate monthly financial statements including the balance sheet, statement of activities and statement of cash flows.

They will also serve as a lead resource in the division for the budgeting process and accounting requirements of an elevated nature, to include analysis, reporting and processing of financial information.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field is required.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred, but not required.
• At least 8 years of experience in accounting/finance with progressive responsibilities and experience preparing financial reporting.
• At least 2 years of management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with complex accounting processes, month end close, financial statements, AP, budgeting, and data analysis.
• Experience with foreign currency translation is a plus.

• Support annual audits:
  • Responsible for provision of all reports and data required for audits.
  • Responsible for financial statement preparation including all footnote disclosures and obtaining audit firm sign-off.
• Complete and supervise proper reporting and consolidation of monthly financial statements.
  • Lead monthly review of financial data submissions, make necessary correcting journal entries as needed and submit a final draft of monthly financial statements.
• Support Controller in coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets to formulate budget targets for leadership, provide consolidated reports of approved budgets and manage the budget uploading process into the general ledger.
• Review budget submissions for accuracy and compliance with established targets and computation of re-forecasts which may occur during the reporting period.
• Responsible for analysis, information collection, and processing of more complex accounting transactions and preparing journal entries.
• Serve as lead resource for review and approval of account reconciliations; analyze selected general ledger accounts and activities.
• Prepare and/or analyze complex financial reports for Form 990, regulatory and funding agencies and/or organizations.
• Supervise staff in the areas of Cash Accounting, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset Accounting, and General Accounting.
• Provide technical support to Country and Regional Offices.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures with regulatory requirements.
• Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant…