Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Controller, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, will support and advance the mission of the American Camp Association and the American Camp Foundation by:Being a thoughtful, communicative, detail-oriented, and productive member of the ACA, Inc. teamOversee all day-to-day accounting operations and ensure complete alignment and compliance with US GAAP standards.Manage complex technical accounting specific to industry associations, including membership revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and related obligations.Prepare and issue accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Coordinate all annual audit activities, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy and timelinessPrepare accrual entries for the close of each month and quarter-endReview all monthly bank and account reconciliations, A/P and A/R batch processes, and cash management transactionsAnalyze changes in assets and liabilities and provide a variance report each quarterMonitor and enhance internal control processes across ACA and its affiliatesEnsure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirementsLead continuous improvement of financial processes and controlsServe as the primary liaison for external parties during the annual auditPrepare all audit schedules, and “provided by client” support documentationManage audit inquiries and ensure timely completion of audit deliverablesReport and provide analysis of the organization’s restricted and non-restricted investments and reserves each monthMonitor cash balances across accounts while maintaining sufficient liquidityLead in monitoring cash balances in various accounts to ensure the best returns while maintaining adequate liquidityPartner with functional leaders to address accounting needs and provide timely guidanceOversee financial aspects of third-party transactionsLead efforts to improve collections of overdue invoices by both the team and responsible functionsGather, assemble, and report on the organization’s, budget, forecast, and annual new initiativesAdvance the use of technology to streamline processes and improve financial reportingDrive adoption optimization of financial systems and reporting toolsManage and record all investment accounting transactions, ensuring accurate valuation, unrealized/realized gains/losses, and income tracking.Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships to safeguard organizational assets.Coordinate among departments the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.Perform root-cause variance analysis and provide forward-looking insights to leadership Build financial models to analyze the viability of new programs, member services, or capital expenditures.Translate backward-looking financial figures and forward-looking [FP&A] data into clear, concise, and non-intimidating presentations.Prepare and present financial results, KPIs, and forecasts to board-level groups, committees, and executive leadership.Manage, mentor and develop accounting staff, ensuring appropriate workload balance and professional growthFoster a culture of teamwork, positive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementProvide structure while empowering the team members to take ownershipPerforming other related duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesManage the day-to-day accounting operations for ACA and its affiliates through a dedicated team of 2 to 4 professionalsProviding direct team leadership to the accounting and processing team.Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Education and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a Master’s in Accounting or MBA preferred 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a minimum of 3-5 years in a managerial Controller capacity. Nonprofit / Large Industry Association experience and familiarity with their unique tax, operational, and regulatory reporting requirements is a strong plusActive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation requiredPublic Accounting background/experience strongly preferredAdvanced proficiency in SAGE/Intacct ERP/GL financial systems and modeling tools. Expertise or familiarity with Microsoft products including Teams and OutlookExperience with sophisticated internal controls and the accounting for and reporting on multi-entity revenue. Audit readiness and being a reliable audit firm liaison is essential to success in this role.Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.Preferred SkillsAnalytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and proceduresInclusion and Belonging — Knowledge, skills, and experience in expanding inclusion and belonging across the field of camp and ACA, and the ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, creating an open, inclusive, and welcoming work environment and valuing the voices of others. Project Management--Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a
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