Finance Controller

Focus Points FRC • Denver, CO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Mission of Focus Points Family Resource Center: To build better communities by strengthening families.

Scope of Organization:

For nearly 30 years, Focus Points has worked successfully to transform the lives of low-income and working families in Northeast Denver and beyond. Focus Points serves over 3,000 participants each year, most of whom are Spanish-speaking immigrants. Focus Points is strongly committed to our values around collaboration, equity, and integrity which add to our four pillars:

Family Support – Advancing family sustainability through classes and guidance, using a goal setting and strength-based approach.
Community Resources – Connecting people to resources that advance health equity, financial stability, networks, and community.
Education – Opening doors to success for children and adults by providing training and high-quality instruction.
Economic Inclusion – Driving economic stability for communities, families, and individuals by teaching new job skills, advancing careers and co-creating businesses and social enterprises with community.

Position Summary

The Finance Controller is a key member of Focus Points’ team. The Controller serves as the Finance leader of the organization by ensuring accurate, timely and complete fiscal and data accountability while safeguarding the agency through compliance, policies and procedures. The Controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations and support. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Controller provides accounting, budgetary, operational and financial support for all programs and activities. The Controller directly oversees and supervises the finance staff and serves as an active member of the Management team and Finance Committee to implement and report upon the financials that drive the vision and mission of Focus Points. This position will have the ability to work remotely 4 out of 5 days and will be asked to participate in organization or program meetings on an as-needed basis so that time can be focused on financial oversight and correlating responsibilities.

Performance Requirements/Skills

Minimum of a B.A. in Accounting
3-5 years of financial management experience
Nonprofit experience preferred but not required

Key Responsibilities

Manage accounting systems and controls and all internal audits, ensuring accurate and timely production of accounting information and financial reports.
Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial reports to Management, external parties and the Board of Directors.
Prepare the Annual Operating Budget & Financial Forecasts.
Oversee banking and investment activities.
Manage both cash flow and cash flow forecasting.
Manage the organization’s liability and insurance programs, including ongoing risk analysis.
Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results.
Work with outside auditing firm on annual audit and 990.
Assist in payroll process and correct allocation of hours of key grants.
Assist Development staff with budget preparation for funding proposals.
Oversee government grant expenditures, ensuring that spending follows the grant timeline, and manage monthly reimbursement requests.
Submit invoices to government grantees and answer questions from government funders as needed.
Support with annual reporting of census data.
Other duties as assigned.

Experiences and Qualifications

The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area.
General accounting and financial procedures in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting regulations.
Experience in financial forecasting, planning and budget preparation.
Experience managing government grant finances.
Ability to translate financial concepts to and effectively collaborate with program, operations and fundraising colleagues.
Ability to lead with financial acumen across all levels of the organization.
A successful track record in setting priorities; strong analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently on projects.
Ability to communicate across teams clearly and effectively.
Embody the qualities of integrity, credibility and ethical decision making.
Experience with nonprofit accounting systems preferred (Blackbaud Financial & Raiser’s Edge a plus).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required.

Benefits

Medical (Kaiser Permanente), Dental (Delta Dental of Colorado), Vision (VSP).
Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Account.
Basic Life, AD&D Life Insurance coverage (Employer paid).
Short & Long-term Disability (Employer paid).
EAP (Employer Assistance Program).
Simple IRA Plan with Employer 3% Match (TIAA).

Perks of this Role

Competitive pay.
Paid personal leave & sick leave.
Paid holidays & vacation.
Paid breaks throughout the year (Summer, Fall, Winter).
Paid Sabbatical Program at 3 and 5 years of employment.
Company follows DPS for closures and delays due to inclement weather.
Casual Work Attire.
Wellness programs through Kaiser Permanente.
DEI initiatives.
Work culture teambuilding.
Community partnerships.

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. Applicant must share a commitment to anti-racist work.