Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.

SUMMARY: The Controller is responsible for a broad spectrum of accounting functions and business practices that relate to the financial integrity of the District Office and its multiple operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Establish practices and procedures that ensure accurate financial data and reporting for all business operations and will maintain, update and retain all records in a secure manner.
• Make daily bank deposits, transfer funds between banks, reconcile statements and post transactions to journals, ledgers and other documents.
• Prepare all purchase orders, provide them to the Chief Executive Officer for signature with back-up material and/or explanations and maintain a log of orders for future reference.
• Review accounts payable invoices, compare to purchase orders, prepare checks for signatures and remit payment in a timely manner.
• Provide financial data needed for various grant applications and submit documentation "packages" to funding agencies with reimbursement requests.
• Assist Department Heads with the preparation of Annual Budgets, provide them with monthly statements, comparing month-to-month, year-to-date actuals versus budget.
• Prepare annual renewal applications for property, casualty and financial lines of insurance.
• Prepare special reports, documents, and records as needed for each Department.
• Prepare monthly Financial Statements for the Finance Committee and Board.
• Provide all information required for the Annual Audit.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings of the Chief Executive Officer.
• Actively participate in the PQI System.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Finance Committee, the Board and/or the Chief Financial Officer.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas Inc. Mission.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write and understand English 
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Possess strong work ethics
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening 
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally 
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission and Values 

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Ability to assume independent responsibility, take initiative, delegate responsibilities and multi-task 
• Ability to gain support and communicate with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated managerial integrity & accountability
• Demonstrated skills in budgeting, fund-raising, planning and program development
• Strong leadership skills to facilitate planning and organizing effective social service programs and activities
• Self-directed, mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Action oriented, innovative and adaptable
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

• Master’s degree or public accounting background, CPA with minimum 10 years of financial management experience, preferably with non-profit background and experience in dealing with funding agencies
• The position also requires computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other accounting software products such as Quick Books

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 20 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors and employees at all levels within the Agency. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule, or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential. 

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and Long Term Disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment 
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire 
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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