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Position: Controller

Location: Anywhere in the United States

ABOUT PowerMyLearning

PowerMyLearning's mission is to advance educational equity nationwide by activating the power of collaboration between teachers, students, and families - what we call the "Triangle Approach." We partner with schools and systems across the country that collectively serve more than 45,000 K-12 students. Our programs include professional development for educators, workshops for families, and our award-winning education technology innovation, Family Playlists®. With a growing amount of evidence that the Triangle Approach increases student achievement and SEL skills, we know that our collective efforts to accelerate learning must address the needs of the whole child and include families so we can reverse the systematic denial of educational opportunity based on race, class, language, and learning differences.

PowerMyLearning is a nonprofit that operates with a fully remote, nationwide team. To learn more, visitwww.PowerMyLearning.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will be responsible for oversight of allaccounting and reporting operations. The Controller will lead the day-to-day financial operations of a $9 million budget and supervise a team of two staff members, including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants accounting.The Controller will work closely with the CFO to ensure that PowerMyLearning's systems and procedures are optimal to support effective program implementation and conduct successful audits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee accounting procedures, including A/R, A/P, bank deposits, month-end closing process, and cash management.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures. Assist in establishing, documenting, and maintaining internal control policies and procedures.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress.
• Assist PML's leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
• Oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants; to support program operations.
• Manage accounting software package (Fund EZ), including maximizing the system functionality and ensuring data integrity.
• Update department leaders on budget-to-actual departmental results on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Perform reconciliation of development/fundraising database and Fund EZ.
• Prepare and work closely with external auditors to ensure timely completion of all tax returns and other compliance documents, prepare relevant schedules for audit processes, and ensure timely completion of adjusting journal entries.
• Manage accounting staff and develop/ implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Maintain efficient electronic filing systems for financial records.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Seven years of not-for-profit accounting and finance experience
• Minimum of a BA in Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and GAAP
• Grants management experience as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate, and foundation grants. Substantial experience in managing complex foundation and government grants.
• Excel at details, manage and organize multiple projects, work independently and as part of a team, and can set priorities.
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of Fund EZ accounting software
• Experience in reconciling Salesforce to accounting platforms

OUR VALUES AND HIRING PHILOSOPHY

PowerMyLearning strives to embody ourcore values: Strengthen Relationships, Embrace Learning, Advance Equity, and Embody Humility.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where we give voice to and meet the needs of the teachers, families, and students we serve. PowerMyLearning encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially people of color and members of other historically marginalized groups.

PowerMyLearning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $120,000. PowerMyLearning also offers medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee contribution.

We encourage applications from people with unusual career paths and diverse experiences. Even if you haven't had a similar role before, we welcome you to apply!

TOAPPLY

Qualified candidates will need to submit a resume. To get started, fill out our quick application on the right.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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