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Controller

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Allentown, PA, USA
Full-time

This position is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities; for the selection and application of accounting principles; and for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in conformity with US GAAP. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Generate monthly financial reports: income statement, balance sheet, financial dashboard, investment dashboard, financial statement narrative, and department budget updates,
  • Monthly reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of the general ledger,
  • Process accounts payable and designation payouts,
  • Preparation of schedules for audit.
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5-plus years of professional work experience managing the finances of a not-for-profit organization preferred.  Relevant experience in the for-profit sector or a related Bachelor’s degree considered in lieu of work experience.
  • 5-plus years professional general ledger experience
  • Deep understanding of 501c3 financial statements
  • Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel and familiarity with database software
  • Demonstrated analytical ability
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of United Way
Compensation/Benefits: 

In addition to the salary and annual merit increases this position is eligible for our org-wide performance based annual bonus package which is typically 1%-2% of base salary.  Our full-time positions offer a flexible standard workweek of 37.5 hours.  The benefits package include medical and dental insurance subsidized at 80% for employees and their dependents, life and ltd insurance fully paid and an employee funded vision insurance option.  UWGLV begins contributing a 5% of salary direct contribution and up to a 2% of salary match to the 401k at the 1 year anniversary (3 year cliff vested).  Eleven paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 days to volunteer, 15 PTO days as well as an assortment of special use leave days are provided per year, starting in the first year.  PTO days increase with years of service.  Our beautiful modern office includes an on-site cafeteria, free parking and a free gym.

Job Function: 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 12 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit