Thursday, June 7, 2012

Assistant Controller, Mon Valley Initiative - Homestead, PA

Posted: 6/7/12

Mon Valley Initiative
Job Description
Management/Administrative 

POSITION: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER           

General Mission

• Assist in performing MVI’s financial support and administrative functions in a manner that enhances the organization’s accountability, transparency, and reputation, and facilitates the attainment of the organization’s objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

• Assist in maintaining the financial accounts and records of the organization.
• Provide high level of support to MVI’s administrative and four program teams – particularly housing and real estate development, and housing counseling – from an accounting, finance and compliance standpoint.
• Perform typical Accounts Payable functions (e.g., review invoices, issue checks).
• Perform typical Accounts Receivable functions (e.g., submit invoices, record and monitor receivables).
• Perform contract compliance and financial reviews of real estate development project files.
• Assume ownership of certain General Ledger accounts, including those related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Gather and organize financial information prior to and during independent audits.
• Perform various Human Resources and Payroll-related functions as required.

Additional

• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports summarizing MVI’s financial activity.
• Manage loan portfolios, including billing, posting of payments, monitoring of performance, preparation of loan reports, collection of delinquent accounts, and performance of customer service functions.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets.
• Assist with the tracking of insurance coverage for MVI and the organization’s real estate development properties.
• Gather quotes from suppliers, make recommendations regarding purchases, and identify and propose cost reduction opportunities.
• Perform certain account administration functions with financial institutions.
• Assist with periodic reporting for grant proposals and progress reports.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting or business.
• Relevant non-profit organization experience, with emphasis on accounting, finance, and contract compliance.
• Working knowledge of accounting software (preferably Peachtree or QuickBooks), Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Successful experience in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment.
• Familiarity with real estate development accounting practices is desirable.
• Internal audit experience (e.g., contract compliance, internal controls, accounting practices) is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Team player who demonstrates positive and cooperative work style.
• Self-motivated problem-solver who demonstrates strong initiative.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment, and perform without close supervision.
• Strong customer service ethic for both external clients and internal partners.
• Intellectually curious; strives to develop new skills and deeper levels of understanding.
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to work well with people of various backgrounds, abilities and interests.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, perform duties with accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Shares information and encourages learning among others.
• Ability to recognize and handle confidential information appropriately.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to MVI Controller

TO APPLY: 

We will accept resumes and cover letters until the position is filled.

Assistant Controller Search Committee
Mon Valley Initiative
303/305 East 8th Avenue
Homestead, PA 15120

Or submit electronically to: jbixler@monvalleyinitiative.com

No phone calls, please.

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