Financial Controller

At MERCI, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. For over six decades, since our establishment in 1955, we have been dedicated to delivering high-quality home and community-based support services across 19 cities in Los Angeles County, addressing the needs of an often underserved population.

MERCI serves as a unique and caring haven where our primary focus is to empower adults with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and enriched lives. Our heartfelt dedication to improving their well-being sets us apart, and we aspire to make a positive impact every day. When you join our MERCI team, you become an integral part of our mission to provide unparalleled support and assistance to our clients. We are seeking a solutions-oriented controller experienced in working within non-profit organizations:

What You Will Do:

Financial Month-End Closing Process:

• - Prepare bank reconciliations.
• - Create journal entries, accruals, and analyze/reconcile investment/banking activity.
• - Ensure all journal entries have proper documentation for audits.
• - Reconcile intercompany accounts and balance transactions across entities.
• - Conduct financial trending analysis.

Accounts Payable Processing:

• - Review and approve invoices for accuracy.
• - Enter invoices into the accounting system and ensure no duplication.
• - Process payments within vendor terms, confirm payments if requested.
• - Reconcile vendor statements monthly and address payment-related inquiries.
• - Maintain organized records, filing invoices and attaching copies to QB.

Cash Management:

• -Monitor day-to-day bank transactions and record them in QB.
• - Ensure bank accounts balance in QB; investigate unusual items.
• - Maintain sufficient daily cash balance and request fund transfers if necessary.
• - Track recurring internal payments and ensure pre-funding before payments.

Other Financial Responsibilities:

• - Maintain bank accounts, reconcile statements, and inform Executive Director of concerns.
• - Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, program allocations, check payments, and billing records.
• - Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with income tax returns.
• - Collaborate with the Executive Director on cost statements, annual budget, funding requests, and financial audits.
• - Manage fiscal components for grants, loans, finance reports, and required reports for founders/lenders.
• - Monitor credit card seasonal enrollment and assist in fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance, and forecasting.
• Ability to delegate, teach, lead, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in budget preparation and analyzing actual results against budget, holding operational leaders accountable.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; solutions-oriented and team-player mindset.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government grant reporting, GAAP, non-profit accounting, FASB/OMB requirements.
• Prior financial experience operating in a non-profit organization
• Ability to provide financial analysis of business operations and pose solutions to optimize.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Non-profit accounting: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Monterey Park, CA 91754

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000