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About Us
Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.
Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years—and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.
At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.
Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and in the world.
You will
The Controller is a key strategic financial business partner in providing accurate and timely financial information to senior management, departmental heads and the Board of Directors Finance Committee. The role leads a team of employees representing the management of accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The role is directly responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions of the company in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), not-for profit accounting standards and all internal and external reporting requirements. The Controller also manages the annual financial audit and tax process.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate and manage statewide accounting staff responsibilities by directing activities of the Accounting Manager who oversees the/accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable specialist, and other assigned staff establishing work priorities and work load, provide training to statewide accounting and finance staff, conduct annual performance evaluations.
• In conjunction with the COO, provide strategic direction in the development of Council financial procedures and policies. Train, consult and advise non-accounting staff in developing and implementing systems to ensure strong internal control as well as meeting customer needs.
• Prepare, distribute and analyze the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and forecasts.
• Manage the Councils annual audit (including interim and final audit work as well as quarterly meetings with the external auditor) and 403(b) audits. This will include the preparation of required audit schedules and direction of accounting and finance and other department staff in the preparation of work papers and supporting materials. Serves as liaison with external auditor to identify and review on-going technical accounting guidance and financial issues to ensure correct financial reporting.
• In coordination with external auditors, prepare and review all required filings including the Form 990 and Form 5500s. Direct and review all additional required filings including but not limited to sales tax and property tax.
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service that assists in the achievement of the organization’s mission.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and girl scouts.
• Ensure Girl Scouting is open and available to all girls and adults by consistent delivery of the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity throughout the community.
• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned to successfully meet the goals and objectives of the Finance and Administration Department.

Required competencies:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles including non-profit accounting.
• Knowledge of Abila, Fixed Asset System, RMS/POS point of sale, and Black Baud donor tracking software highly desirable.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize demands with competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Educational or Formal Training

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent education and/or experience) required, advanced degree preferred.
• CPA desired.
• Coursework in basic auditing procedures and fund accounting highly desired.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years supervisory experience in an accounting department including three years of supervision of both clerical and accountant level positions.

You Get
You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won’t just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!
Salary:
This position pays a range of $90,000-$110,000 annually
Benefits:

• Health Insurance - Cost shared by GSCO
• Dental Insurance - Cost shared by GSCO
• Vision Insurance - Optional
• Life Insurance – fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment - fully paid by GSCO, 2x annual salary up to $300,000
• Optional Life Insurance – Employee paid – for additional employee coverage and dependents
• Long Term Disability – Fully paid by GSCO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – GSCO matches 100% of employee contribution up to 2% of pay
• Vacation – Employees accrue 10 vacation days per year
• Sick Leave – Employees earn one day per month
• Holidays – 10 scheduled holidays per year
• Office Closures – 4 Weeks of Paid Office Closures (Week of Independence Day; Thanksgiving Week; Winter Holiday 2 weeks)
• This position is able to work remote (in Colorado) or hybrid

Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year