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</ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8" id="BodyContent"> <body> <a class="btn btn-success pull-right" href="mailto:resumes@optica.org?Subject=RE:Controller"> Apply Now </a> <h2>Controller</h2> <p class="lead"> Optica is looking for a Controller. </p> <p>The Controller is responsible for the oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting for Optica and the Optica Foundation in accordance with GAAP standards, applicable rules, and regulations. The individual manages staff members with responsibility for general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and taxes.  The Controller ensures that Optica has the proper processes, procedures and policies in place to support effective program implementation. </p> <h3>Primary Responsibilities</h3> <ol> <li class="CxSpFirst" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .25in"><u><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Finance and Accounting </span></u></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Ensure accounts, ledgers and reports comply with GAAP and regulatory requirements. </span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Prepare, review and approve financial statements and month-end entries and accounting report package for accuracy and timely distribution to management. Monitor financial performance and keep CFO informed of changes to the plan.  </span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipts, payments, fixed assets, and recording transactions.   </span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Serve as primary point of contact with outside auditors to coordinate audit activity.</span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Assist in preparing and reviewing Finance Council, Investment Committee, and Audit Council's ebooks. </span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Recommend and implement improvements for accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.  </span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Provide guidance to stakeholders on finance and accounting current best practices to support effective program implementation.   </span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">2.  <u>Annual Budget and Analysis:</u></span></span></p> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:35px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list 56.25pt"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Support the annual budget process and participate in review meetings.</span></span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:35px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list 56.25pt"><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Provide ad hoc and special financial analysis.   </span></span></li> </ol> <ol start="3"> <li class="CxSpLast" style="text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .25in"><u><span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">Cash Management </span></u></span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndent2CxSpFirst"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in">Monitor operating account balances and recommend necessary cash transfers among bank accounts and/or investment accounts.  </span></li> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndent2CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in 0in list .75in">Review and approve monthly investment reports prepared by staff from third parties.    </span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in">4.  <u> Internal Controls:</u></span></p> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:35px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in list 56.25pt">Develop, communicate, and update Finance and Accounting policies and procedures.</span></li> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:35px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in list 56.25pt">Review and update Finance SOPs to clarify roles and responsibilities. Coordinate with the CFO to ensure a balanced separation of duties.   </span></li> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:35px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in list 56.25pt">Enforce established internal controls and recommend changes as necessary.   </span></li> </ol> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify; text-indent:0in"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in">5.  <u>Team Leadership</u></span></p> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:32px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in">Supports CFO to the team management in line with Optica’s vision and culture</span></li> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:32px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in">Lead team members to develop skills and increase their knowledge base; clarify roles and responsibilities while building a supportive team environment.     </span></li> <li class="MsoBodyTextIndentCxSpLast" style="margin-top:16px; margin-left:32px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:-.5in">Strengthen internal communications with staff; promote process efficiency and accuracy across functions.   </span></li> </ol> <h3>Education and Experience</h3> <ol> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ol> <li class="CxSpFirst" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA required, and MBA preferred.  </span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">At least five to seven years of supervisory experience and ten to fifteen years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with management experience.  </span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and generally accepted accounting principles and practices and risk management.</span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, accounts payable, general ledger, including restricted net assets, fixed assets, accounting for investments, and separate entity accounting.</span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Proven experience in the implementation of operational best practices.</span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of staff and to explain financial and accounting terms to non-accountants, and experience in effectively communicating data, including presentations to senior management and the Board.</span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with ERP system, Dynamics SL and Management Reporter preferred.  Experience with Solver BI360 and Tableau is a plus.  </span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Experience in grants management and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants to funders and required external reporting.  </span></li> <li class="CxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:16px; text-align:justify"><span style="tab-stops:list .75in">Outstanding analytic and problem-solving skills for insightful data interpretation versus simple reporting.</span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <h3>Skills and Abilities</h3> <h3>About Optica</h3> <p>Located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Optica offers a competitive salary and benefits. Please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to resumes@optica.org.</p> <p>Optica is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, maritial status, veteran's status, personal appearance, political affiliation, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other basis prohibited by law.</p> <a class="btn btn-success pull-right" href="mailto:resumes@optica.org?Subject=RE:Controller"> Apply Now </a> </body> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer bg-black pb-3"> <div class="container py-2"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 py-1 py-lg-2"> <svg class="my-2" viewBox="0 0 778.66 208.72" fill="currentColor" style="max-width: 255px;"> <path d="M6.94,192.36l-2.84,8H0l9.83-27.82h5.11l10.24,27.82h-4.38l-2.94-8H6.94ZM16.85,188.86c-2.52-7-3.94-10.9-4.56-13.09h0c-.68,2.43-2.26,7.07-4.3,13.09h8.86Z" /> <path 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