Controller

Description

Organizational Overview

Collaborating with unions, responsible employers, and government - RISE Partnership supports caregivers and public-service employees by developing unique and equitable workforce solutions, including education, benefits navigation, recruitment, and career development. RISE Partnership envisions an Oregon where all workers, and the people they serve, are honored, valued, and empowered to improve their quality of life. 

Position Summary

As the Controller reporting to the Finance Director, this position will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting operations of the organization and affiliated trusts. Working within a team of professionals dedicated to delivering the benefits of labor-management trusts, the responsibilities encompass a range of financial responsibilities. Responsibilities include financial reporting and compliance, reconciliations, streamlining accounting processes, and analyzing financial activities. The Controller will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations while fostering effective communication within the organization.

Essential Functions:

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and analyze accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare custom and ad hoc reports.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits.
   

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Collaborate with A/P & A/R Specialist on accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor bills, payments, grant disbursements, expense reports and A/R invoicing and collections.
• Review open balances and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Provide guidance to A/P & A/R Specialist to resolve escalated issues and requests quickly and effectively by determining the appropriate course of action.
• Provide training and guidance across the organization on A/P and A/R procedures.

Accounting Activities

• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Support development and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, reconciling and reviewing accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Month-end bank reconciliation.
• Review and import third-party administrator (TPA) financial activity for Trusts.
• Perform investment statement reconciliations and record investment activity.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insights for decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication.
   

Payroll

• Review payroll entries and reports.
• Reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts.
• Review vacation/ severance payouts and other payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve issues related to employee payroll as backup to Payroll Accountant.
• Provide training and guidance across the agency on applicable payroll procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of accounting principles including nonprofit and grant accounting.
• Ability to use the following office equipment, tools and machines: MS office tools (including Excel), financial software.
• A commitment to treating coworkers and participants with respect.
• Ability to support RISE’s organizational values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Equity in the development and delivery of your work including demonstrated positive interactions with staff, vendors, the consumers we support and other organizational stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial accounting experience including reconciliations, allocations, reporting, and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience working with multiple entities or departments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive and outcome-driven.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in financial software (preference Netsuite or other Oracle system) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Working Conditions - Open to OR and WA candidates only

• Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periods 

• Readiness to work occasional long hours, weekends 

• Able to travel between worksites and/or meeting locations within the state 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This position is not immediately responsible for supervising other staff members.

Pay and Benefits:

• Open vacation plan 
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for employees 
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for qualified dependents 
• Employer-funded FSA plan 
• 15% employer-funded 401k with no vesting period (not a typo!) 
• Generous sick time and parental leave benefits 
• Paid week off for Winter Break! 
• Monthly work from home cell phone or internet reimbursement 
• 12 holidays + 5 floating holidays! 

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement 
RISE Partnership is committed to keeping our community and workforce safe. Please note that all employees are required to be in compliance with our RISE Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy. 
 
 

Equal Opportunity Employer
RISE Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. 

Ready for this opportunity?  

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications.  

Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for RISE Partnership in this capacity and provide an example of your demonstrated success in a similar position.