Controller

Seattle, WA, United States

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

Manage Cascade PBS assets, prepare accurate financial statements and required regulatory reports, supervise accounting staff and annual audit to build a strong organization and inspire a smarter world while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation, and diversity.

Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.

Salary range : $100,000-$120,000

Location : Seattle - Must live in WA State

Hybrid schedule  available with 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.

Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately

Oversee all accounting and financial reporting for non-profit and for-profit entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

Maintain accurate accounting procedures and records for all funds, including Endowment Fund, Quasi-Endowment Fund, Capital Campaign Fund

Establish and maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipts of revenue, costs, and budgets and actual expenditures

Coordinate all financial and regulatory audit activities

Assist in managing cash and related cash flow forecasting to ensure availability of funds and maximization of income through available resources

Collaborate with stakeholders to manage preparation of project and grant budgets and related reporting

Analyze financial data and prepare internal financial statements in a timely manner to keep management, stakeholders and Board apprised of the organization’s financial status

Coordinate preparation of Forms 990, 990-T and 1120 tax returns

Prepare and/or review reports, meeting required deadlines, to external entities, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Washington State Insurance Commissioner and tax filings with all relevant local, state and federal government agencies

Provide financial presentations to Board, Committees and Staff, as needed

Manage preparation and reporting of the organization’s annual operating and capital budgets

Supervise and leverage strengths of the finance team members, help clarify roles and responsibilities, develop team members and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.

Develop and recommend improvements in accounting policies and procedures

Foster an environment of continuous improvement, establishing financial, budgeting and administrative systems to support the organization’s operations

Communicate effectively with staff throughout the organization, leading the department to promote a positive, supportive and customer oriented environment

Work with program leaders and interdepartmental staff to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures and also to explore how the finance function can support program operations and to better enhance and integrate interdepartmental functions.

Support VP & CFO in engaging the board and committees around financial issues

Oversee financial, project and grant accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the applicable period and work with Finance and Budget Manager on reporting as needed.

Manage and track investment assets, endowments, and board quasi endowments to assure alignment with investment guidelines and board resolutions

Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Analytic and communication skills for financial statement interpretation to finance and non-finance team members at all levels

Advanced proficiency using Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office products (Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA in Accounting or Business required; CPA or CMA and/or MBA preferred

Eight years’ experience in accounting required

Three years’ supervisory experience required

Thorough working knowledge of non-profit GAAP accounting required; experience with multi-currency accounting, endowments, and grants management preferred

Experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis preferred

Experience with a complex, multi-level chart of accounts required

Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software; experience with Abila MIP preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit and type on a keyboard for long periods of time

Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time

The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at  [email protected] .

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