CONTROLLER

Job summary

The Controller works in collaboration with the Vice President of Finance & CFO to effectively create a comprehensive set of internal controls and accurately report consolidated financial information;

directs all accounting / financial functions and internal financial systems necessary to carry out the organization's business in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards and federal / state regulations.

This position is part of the organization's leadership team, with responsibility for providing leadership across the organization.

This is a full / part time position working in a hybrid work environment in Baltimore, MD. BHSB will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Essential Functions

Develops a strong, collaborative finance team to operate a high quality, multi-dimensional department supporting the mission and business of the organization.

Sets routine meetings with the Finance Committee and meets regularly with the Vice President of Finance to keep informed and to offer direction.

• Proactively manages the work of the Finance department and leads change by working with the Finance Committee to enhance organizational processes and work tasks.
• Directs the recording and classification of all financial transactions, ensuring proper and timely reporting.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance accounting and financial reporting systems to create operating efficiencies within all Finance units.
• Directs and coordinates each month end and fiscal year end close process to ensure timely submission of financial reports.
• Develops Board Committee agenda in conjunction with the CFO and ensures Board Committee documents are completed timely by coordinating with Finance directors.
• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates financial accounting personnel including direct supervision of the Accounting Manager and Budget Analyst
• Provides technical assistance to finance staff in the preparation and / or modification of fiscal year budgets.
• Serves as primary liaison with external auditors for the purpose of conducting the annual audit.
• Responsible for preparation of annual financial statements in conjunction with external auditors.
• Manages the development of the administrative and annual operating budgets.
• Oversees monthly financial reporting and perform analyses of the data, to ensure operating expenses are in line with budgets.

Keep Grants Accounting Director and CFO abreast of budgetary and / or spending issues.

• Works with the Grants Accounting Director to produce financial reports required by funders.
• Oversee the cash disbursements and cash receipt functions for all accounts.
• Directs the reconciliation process for bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Responsible for preparation and review of annual tax and regulatory filings.
• Responsible for maintenance of financial systems to ensure data integrity, internal controls, and proper security.
• Works with CFO to ensure Banking, Insurance, and Retirement Planning relationships are operating efficiently.

Other

• Work effectively and collaboratively with others, both internally and externally to BHSB.
• Uphold and operationalize the values of BHSB, which are Integrity, Equity, Innovation, Collaboration and Quality.
• Consistently work to apply a lens of equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
• This position is assigned the role of Finance Lead in BHSB's Behavioral Health Disaster Plan.
• To perform assigned work functions, this position and those it supervises may have access to protected health information (PHI).

It is expected that the employee will operate from a place of integrity and assume an ethical obligation to protect the security and confidentiality of all PHI in accordance with BHSB's policies.

• An offer of employment for this position at BHSB is contingent upon the results of a thorough background check which will require prior authorization from the candidate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Requires a BA in accounting or finance field. CPA or advanced degree in accounting of finance preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in an accounting / finance environment.
• Prior experience working in nonprofit finance and accounting.
• Working knowledge of accounting for government grants and contracts.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting and financial reporting systems (MIP preferred)
• Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook (PowerPoint preferred, but not required)
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Ability to interact in a hybrid / virtual environment. Ability to interact in a virtual environment

Supervisory Requirements : This position supervises 1 position.

This role may require travel to other locations for meetings and other business-related needs. Ability to travel locally 10% of the time is required.

It is important to have access to some form of transportation to travel to off-site meetings, conferences, and site visits.

Total Rewards :

BHSB's compensation strategy is based on our values and culture and is a step in our work toward becoming a justice-oriented, antiracist and inclusive organization.

The organization offers its employees a competitive compensation package which includes base pay, comprehensive benefits plan and equitable, hybrid, family friendly work environment and practices.

This means that starting salaries are based on the requirements of each job and are non-negotiable, that the organization is not favoring people who are comfortable asking for a salary / hourly rate increase.

The starting hourly / annualized salary rate for this position is $110,147.

The benefits plan includes comprehensive Medical and HRA, Dental and Vision coverage, as well as a choice of 4 FSA plans and an employee paid Legal benefit.

BHSB offers employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as a 403(b) plan with employer contribution, generous PTO and 13 days paid holiday.

Medical plan participants receive a $5,000 / $10,000 debit card to cover eligible deductible and copay expenses, depending on chosen coverage.

Culture

BHSB is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership in advancing behavioral health and wellness. We advocate for and help guide innovative approaches to prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery to help build healthier individuals, stronger families and safer communities.

We work to demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to the infusion of equity and inclusion principles into all areas of our work.

BHSB respects and values diversity and is committed to creating a culture that is inclusive. BHSB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BHSB strives to embody Integrity, Equity, Innovation, Collaboration and Quality in all of our work. We work to demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to the infusion of equity and inclusion principles into all areas of our work.

BHSB values diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with arrest or conviction records, a fair chance at employment.

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