Controller - Ellensburg, United States - FISH

Description

Organization Overview:Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH) has been the food resource in Kittitas County, Washington for 54 years. It is the only Food Bank in the county, the largest food pantries, and a food service providing more than 60,000 meals to seniors, home bound and other residents of the county.

Job Summary:FISH is seeking a Controller to oversee the financial operations of the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with Clifton, Larsen, Allen, FISH's external accounting firm, the Controller will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and transparency in all aspects of our financial management. Responsibilities include financial reporting, developing and managing the $4,000,000 annual budget, cash flow management, and compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards. Managing compliance for federal, state and foundations grant spending and reporting. The Controller will also manage and develop a team of finance professionals, providing leadership to ensure the financial health and sustainability of our organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management of a non-profit organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing compliance specific to federal, state and foundation grants preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation:This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health and generous PTO.

About FISH:

FISH strengthens communities and creates opportunity by addressing hunger now and working toward a future without it. Along with community partners and generous public and private support, FISH welcomes all people to food, education, and wellness services. Partners know that FISH values every dollar and every minute supporters invest in building community wellness. FISH will continue to nurture stronger central Washington communities with innovative thinking and a passion for compassion that clients feel with each visit.

Through the generosity of FISH's donors and the efforts of the staff and volunteers, in 2022 FISH was able to:

Provide 23,313 individuals with more than 1.5 million pounds of food from FISH's Ellensburg Food Pantry and Mobile Pantry distribution sites.
Provide 550 families with diapers, formula, and other baby essentials from the Diaper Bank.
Provide Christmas gifts for 832 children and seniors.
Serve 50,620 meals to Kittitas County seniors through our Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs.
Reopen Community Lunch service to anyone in need of a meal.
Help provide 5,000 weekend meals to children at risk of hunger on weekends.
Provide 11,743 meals county-wide to children during the summer break from school.
Provide education on the benefits of good nutrition and healthy eating to children and adults.
Educate people about Basic Food (SNAP) benefits and register many of them for services