Job Title: Controller

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Supervises: Accountant, Human Resource & Payroll Manager, Receptionist

Job Type: Full-time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Position Overview: The Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and providing strategic financial guidance to support our mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees all aspects of the organization’s financial management including accounting functions, financial and cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking practices, financial reporting, payroll, and the annual audit process. 

Oversees and monitors the integrity of the general ledger and management systems to accurately report financial activity.

Assists in preparation for annual and other fiscal audits.  Acts as a liaison with auditors to provide them with materials necessary to complete their audit. 

Assists with preparation of the annual operating budget.  Aids individual managers in the preparation and maintenance of departmental operational budgets, consolidating these budgets and reviewing actual performance against budgeted performance. 

Provides data, analysis, and reporting for the grants team and assists the development department with donor contribution reconciliations.

Provides oversight and review of inventory processes and system, and the financial impacts of those processes and procedures.

Supervises the Human Resource function, including benefits management, maintenance of the Drug-Free Workplace Program, and employee hiring and terminations. 

Manages the finance department staff including regular performance meetings and assisting with personal development plans and training opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required, CPA, CMA or Advanced Degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior accounting supervisory role, preferably in a non-profit organization.

Skills: Must be a skilled professional with strong accounting background including non-profit experience.

Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills. Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Proficient knowledge of MS Office and computerized accounting systems; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT (FENXT) a plus.

High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.

Commitment to the organization’s mission of making a positive impact on the community.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: On-site with some remote work considered
• Work Schedule: Five days per week – Monday through Friday – flexible work hours considered

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $85,000 to $100,000 dependent on background and experience
• Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, Simple IRA Retirement Plan, Paid Time off (PTO) eleven paid holidays, and Wellness Days off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. This policy ensures a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees.

This job description does not encompass all the duties of the role. Supervisors or managers may assign additional tasks as needed. The job description can be revised at any time and is not a contract for employment, nor does it alter the at-will employment status with Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN. Both Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN and the employee have the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason.

1. Inventory management system experience is required.
2. Ability to work closely with diverse groups of employees required.
3. Flexibility and the willingness to perform hands-on work required.

About Second Harvest Food Bank of E TN

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, a member of Feeding America, has worked to compassionately feed East Tennesseans experiencing hunger since 1982. Last year, Second Harvest distributed more than 26.3 million pounds of food across an 18-county service area through multiple hunger-relief programs and 670+ community partners.

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