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United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is a social change organization that unites the community to create access and opportunity for all North Texans to thrive. We are committed to being a fully inclusive, multicultural, antiracist movement so we can drive transformative change and advance racial equity in the areas of education, income, and health—the building blocks of opportunity. We encourage every North Texan to join this movement and Live United.
Work Deliverables Summary:
The Assistant Controller serves as a management resource of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas with accountability for supervising or performing the day-to-day operations of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue and expense areas. The Assistant Controller is a key participant in maintaining internal control safeguards and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements. This role requires knowledge of and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) and develops reports used for management, committee, and Board reporting.
The Assistant Controller demonstrates an on-going commitment to continuous improvement by implementing systems, structure, policy and process enhancements that improve the quality of the Finance department’s products and services. Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with and the financial acumen of all levels of staff throughout the organization; and create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Must be able to work with a team in a high transaction volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness; ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines. A results-oriented leader with a high energy level; strong work ethic; a self-starter with little supervision required and organized. Technically proficient individual with the utmost professional and personal integrity; ability to engage, assess risk, prioritize work, identify issues, and solve problems.
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Essential Role Functions: (Accountabilities / Responsibilities) |
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15% |
Management of payroll process including: review of payroll, assisting with 403B audit, and reconciliation of payroll accounts and benefit vendor invoices. |
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30% |
Management of month-end close and day-to-day transaction activity including: Processing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue. Overseeing and maintaining accounting records, including chart of accounts, account setup, allocation and distribution setup, vendor setup, general ledgers, journal entries, payments of allocations, designations and distributions, payment of vendors, and solution of technical problems. Reviewing and preparing assigned balance sheet reconciliations. |
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25% |
Assist with training, development, and management of staff to fulfill the objectives and responsibilities of the department in an effective and efficient manner, consistent with organizational strategic plan. |
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5% |
Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) for non-profit organizations. |
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10% |
Facilitate quarterly designation payout process. |
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5% |
Leading and/or participating in special projects and activities as assigned; and assuming responsibility for the Finance department in the absence of the controller. |
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5% |
Provide customer service to other departments, and donors |
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5% |
Other duties as assigned |
