Controller

M. Gale is a proven leader in fundraising and nonprofit consulting in Texas and the Southwest. Our vision is to be the clear choice for a nonprofit organization looking to grow their reach and impact. The Controller is a results-driven professional responsible for the financial administration of the company. The role brings excellence to M. Gale’s financial practices with important collaboration with the Leadership Team in developing the company’s long-term strategic growth plan. The role reports to the Vice President and supervises the Bookkeeper & Office Manager.

M. Gale is on a path to continued rapid growth and the Controller plays a vital role in financial monitoring, reporting, planning and budget forecasting. In addition, the Controller works to develop new tools to ensure appropriate internal controls, streamlined accounting and financial systems and data analysis of trends to recommend action for optimal results and efficiency.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations

• Oversee and manage daily accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll, and accounts receivable and payable
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for internal reporting and planning
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including tax compliance
• Develop and implement internal controls to protect assets and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement
• Supervise, train and coach finance team members; right now, this is the Bookkeeper & Office Manager
• Assist with internal and external audits, in collaboration with outsourced partner(s)
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity
• Manage client contracts and expense tracking for evaluation processes
• Manage business vendor relationships: negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors
• Human Resource oversight: Act as liaison to contracted HR support, while helping to manage the hiring process and onboarding process for team members, and regulatory reporting

Business Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to create and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Participate in company annual planning and help mold the financial reporting methods and systems to track and report accountability dashboards for long-term sustainability and planned growth
• Work with the team to monitor and track financial progress toward goals and measure analytics

Business Development

• Contribute to building relationships on behalf of the company
• Contribute to thought leadership presence by authoring and contributing to marketing initiatives, from a financial and M. Gale team member perspective
• Regular coordination with the sales team and consulting services team throughout the sales and client delivery process, for contracting and accounts receivable activities that lead with the client experience in mind

Consulting and Client Services

• Provide strategic financial insight, preferably from a nonprofit lens to consultant team members when needed to inform client work and deliverables
• Collaborate with team members on the development, execution and monitoring of business systems on behalf of the company

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (Master's preferred); Professional certification(s)
• Experience: at least 7-10 years financial administrative experience
• A person with a strong ethical and compelling presence who empowers others to take responsibility and set lofty goals for themselves
• A collaborative and involved style that is marked by cooperation, and tenacity, a willingness to hold others accountable and lead by example
• One who brings a sense of passion to his or her work, a commitment to M. Gale’s mission to improve non-profit organizations and a dedication to excellence
• Comfortable in all types of social settings and able to interact with a wide range of constituencies
• Skilled user of technical business systems, of computer and software products including Salesforce, QuickBooks, Office 365, and interest in advancing systems and technology to develop innovative corporate operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekend work; travel as required to ensure client satisfaction, market presence and professional development

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 5+ years’ experience working in a professional services firm
• Evidence of continued professional career development
• Member of professional organizations relevant to career advancement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently
• Keyboarding Skills
• Occasional Light Lifting 10-15lbs
• Must have dependable transportation for client meetings/events and other job-related activities