Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation's oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for a Controller on our Finance team.

Position Title:

Controller
Grade: P
Job Status:
Full Time
FLSA:
Exempt
Department:
Finance

Location:

Washington, DC
Immediate Supervisor:
Chief Financial Officer
Manager’s Supervisor: COO
Incumbent/New Position:
Incumbent
Salary: $116k-$139k (Based on experience)

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for this role including a four-day, 32-hour work week, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and paid sabbaticals for staff after seven years of service. Learn more about our benefits /jobs.

To supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department to include financial reporting, grant reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, state corporate and charitable registrations, reconciliations and lease administration.

In conjunction with the Assistant Controller, responsible for the review and approval of all A/P, expense reimbursements, corporate credit card charges, cash receipts and monthly general ledger entries. Review batches for accuracy and documentation. Perform monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations including the monthly bank reconciliation of operating account(s) for the CFO’s review. Oversee payroll processing, tax filings, and work with HR on compliance, reporting, and benefits.

Verify work with grant reporting staff to ensure timeliness and accuracy.

Responsible for processing, review and distribution of monthly departmental financial reports;
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. Plays a major role in the annual budget process.

Develop, train, evaluate, and coach accounting personnel (team of four with three direct reports).

As assigned, may include reporting and budgeting input, lease administration and preparations for executive team, staff and board meetings, backing up CFO on contract management and oversight, and various other types of financially related activities. Responsible for coordination of all financial software implementation and upgrades.

Oversight of annual financial statement audit and audits of the 401(k) and 403(b) pension audits, IRS Forms 990 & 5500 preparation and overall pension plan compliance in conjunction with auditors and benefits consultants.

Review, develop and enforce internal controls and standard operating procedures to safeguard the assets of the organization and ensure compliance with management’s policies.

Responsible for all accounting functions for the National Parks Action Fund, the organization’s affiliated 501(c)4. This includes the GL, Cash Receipts, A/P and Budgets. Coordinates the fiscal Budget template setup, working with the NPAF team, and finalizing the budget report for presentation to the CFO. Reviews, processes and distributes the monthly financial reports.

Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and…