Controller

KIPP Metro Atlanta seeks an experienced and knowledgeable, hands-on Controller who will design, lead, and manage all daily accounting operations, audit, compliance, internal control, and monthly/annual financial reporting for a $100M+ annual budget, including four legal entities.  The Controller will manage the execution of accounts payable and receivable, oversight of financial systems (including the general ledger), the annual audit and 990 processes, and grants accounting functions for the organization and its schools.The Controller will manage the regional Accounting team of two accountants and an AP manager as well as a two person Payroll team.As a KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools Controller your responsibilities include: Accounting ManagementSet the vision for the accounting departmentOversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: control systems, general ledger, cash flow, payables, receivables, credit card accounts and accounting operations, and policies and proceduresLead the end-to-end accounting process, including month end close project management.  Train and support applicable staff in carrying out their duties in the process resulting in a clean annual auditManage the accounting system (Sage Intacct) and ensure it is meeting the needs of the organization.Maintain a well-documented system of accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP, GASB, and/or FASB as applicable for a GA non-profit public schoolManage cash collection procedures and ensure policy adherenceManage the accounting system and ensure it is meeting the needs of the organizationEnsure acceptable cash balances in each bank account and make transfers as neededProvide training to end users on accounting policies and procedures, chart of accounts, etc.Manage the annual financial audit and 990 tax processProvide support to the CFO as neededEnsure required debt payments are made on a timely basisProcess adjustments and other journal entries as neededMaintain the chart of accountsMaintain an orderly accounting filing systemMaintain a system of controls over accounting transactionsResearch and resolve transaction errors and re-class as neededManage inter-organizational transfers and reportingAccounts PayableEnsure accounts payable are paid in a timely mannerOversee maintenance of vendor files, including W9 forms and certificates of insuranceOversee 1099s and 1096s process annuallyAccounts ReceivableEnsure grants and accounts receivable are collected promptlyEnsure that revenue is recognized accurately in the correct accounting periodVerify timely deposit uploads and deposit adjustments into the bank registerReview, verify, and adjust accounting entries from the Development TeamPayrollManage the payroll teamEnsure monthly payroll entries and adjustments, shared salary allocations, and payroll/ benefits/TRS/payroll tax import journal entries are complete and accurateReconciliationsEnsure regular bank reconciliations are timely and accurateVerify timely entries of bank adjustments and check clearingConfirm completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliationsReconcile endowment account on a monthly basisComplete inter-organizational reconciliations on a monthly basis Asset ManagementMaintain and manage the fixed asset/inventory list, including provide user trainingEnsure fixed asset/inventory policy and procedures are followed ReportingDevelop, improve, and issue timely and complete financial statements, including financial and operating metrics, for both internal and external stakeholdersCreate and manage various general ledger reports to assist with budget and grant analysesProvide financial analyses as needed to regional functional teams and other stakeholdersFiscal PolicyWork with CFO to maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and well-documented system of accounting policies and proceduresDevelop and update policies as neededAudit and ComplianceManage the annual financial audit and 990 tax process for four legal entities and three audits (KIPP MAC, KIPP Opportunity Fund, and KIPP South Fulton Academy)Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors and ensure accuracy of data and information for the annual auditActively monitor encumbered grants and work with entities to ensure maximum benefitConduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with cash, grant accounting, and accounts payable/receivable policies and proceduresManage commercial banking relationships Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filingsSafeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departmentsManagement & LeadershipLead, coach,develop,and provide feedback to accounting teammates, whose primary duties are accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliationsManage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day and monthly activitiesEnsure that the Accounting and Payroll teams are  providing high levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholdersBuild and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organization, partnering closely with the finance team and school directors of operations, including training on fiscal policies