1. COPE OF ROLE:

The Support Services functions at S:US are carried out by a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds who share deeply in the S:US mission. We are a resource that provides support to the individual program departments to assist in the pursuit of our mission. Support Services is a collegial, supportive group with a dynamic culture that continuously seeks to collaborate and improve the lives of our clients. We treat all staff with respect through each interaction.  We are motivated to accomplish our individual and collective tasks through the belief that we can help transform the lives of people we serve thereby righting societal imbalances.

The Finance Department at S:US strives to fulfill the organization’s mission in the most effective and efficient manner and to remain accountable to stakeholders, including clients, partners, funders, employees, and the community. In order to accomplish this, the Finance/Payroll Department commits to providing accurate and complete payroll data for internal and external use by the Executive Team and the Board of Directors.

The Controller is responsible for day to day management of SUS’s accounting operation and monitoring the integrity of the accounting systems in order to assure that the assets and monies of S:US are properly accounted for.  In this lead role, the Controller handles all fiscal matters including internal and external reporting, audit, tax, charities bureau filings, treasury (including bond financing) and governance reporting.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including A/P, Payroll and General Ledger (staff of 20)
• Ownership of the trial balance of the Agency
• Develop and maintain appropriate banking relationships.

AUDITS

• Manage the annual external audit and ensure it is completed on-time and in good standing.
• Coordinate Worker’s Compensation audit and other special purpose financial audits.
• Provide internal audit monitoring services. This function includes monitoring the Agency's

cost allocation processes for reasonableness and compliance with policies.

                TRANSACTIONS

• Work with the Grants group to monitor and analyze expense charges against contract.
• Review major spending requests for compliance with contract and management spending

and related limits, as applicable.

• Support general ledger account relationships to ensure the reasonableness of

financial report production and data recorded in the general ledger.

• Handle processes associated with all credit line draw-downs.

                REPORTING

• Analyze and develop an understanding of all divisional cash flow forecasts and identify

potential issues.

• Act as the accounting policy and procedure review and publication administrator.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the Agency's published chart of

accounts and definitions, in support of the general ledger.

• Participate in the development of the general ledger accounts to financial reporting

category mapping scheme.

• Participate in the maintenance of direct expense allocation procedures and system data.
• Maintain an analysis of the Agency's debt financing position and the purpose and use of these funds.
• Review and analyze monthly and quarterly management and board financial statements

SYSTEMS

• Act as the principal contact between the Agency and software vendor to ensure optimal functionality of the software.
• Create new and deactivate old user accounts.
• Diagnose and trouble-shoot user issues.
• Review program workflows and evaluate features of specialized software to meet needs of the programs and increase efficiencies and effectiveness of software.

1. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance required or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years accounting experience in non-profit - preferably dealing with NY

State and NY City funding - with a proven record of advanced accounting skills.

• Ability to manage accounting operation and direct the work of others.
• Ability to establish accounting policies and priorities and manage and evaluate accounting
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• Ability to write comprehensive reports and communicate effectively with all levels of SUS,
• government, banking officials and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and solve issues.
• Able to advance the career of staff members through training and coaching.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.