Controller – Finance Department recruitment

Controller – Finance Department
Brooklyn, NY

TNTP strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. A national nonprofit organization founded by teachers, TNTP is driven by the knowledge that effective teachers have a greater impact on student achievement than any other school factor. In response, TNTP develops customized programs and policy interventions that enable education leaders to find, develop and keep great teachers. Since its inception in 1997, TNTP has recruited or trained approximately 43,000 teachers and worked with more than 200 districts in 31 states - benefiting an estimated 7 million students. Meanwhile, TNTP's acclaimed studies of the policies and practices that affect the quality of the teacher workforce -- most recently including The Widget Effect (2009) and Teacher Evaluation 2.0 (2010) -- have influenced federal education policy and inspired reform efforts across the country.

TNTP is active in more than 25 cities, including 10 of the nation's 15 largest.

We are currently seeking a Controller to join the Finance Department. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will work from our central office in Brooklyn, New York (preferred) or from a home office anywhere in the United States (flexible location) with regular travel to the Brooklyn office. This position is available immediately.

Finance Department
TNTP’s Finance department is responsible for developing and executing the fiscal strategy for our growing and financially thriving organization of over 300 full-time and regular part-time employees working on contracts in almost 30 states across the country. Specifically, the Finance department manages budget development and monitoring processes, financial reporting, audits, internal controls and policies, and other accounting operations. This is a small, dynamic team of like minded professionals dedicated to providing exceptional and strategic support to an exceptional staff of educational leaders.

Role and Responsibilities
The Controller is responsible for maintaining the books and records of TNTP, preparing TNTP’s financial reports and plans, and managing internal controls over financial reporting. Specific responsibilities include:

• Preparing financial reports, including GAAP financial statements, interim management financial reports, reporting on budgeted vs. actual expenditures, IRS Form 990, and ad hoc financial reports as needed
• Developing and managing TNTP’s operating budgets and other forecasts
• Ensuring books and records are accurate and closed in a timely manner on a monthly basis
• Identifying and posting month-end closing entries, managing account reconciliation process, and liaising with Finance colleagues and staff to oversee other general ledger postings
• Analyzing financial results, and utilizing financial metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable items.
• Managing the administration of accounting systems and define priorities for technology enhancements and support.
• Managing the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensuring compliance with these policies
• Liaising with auditors as needed during interim, ad hoc, and year-end periods
• Ensuring compliance with TNTP’s record retention policy with respect to the general ledger, journal entries, financial reports, and other relevant records
• Hiring and managing staff

Qualifications

We are seeking an achievement-oriented leader with a passion for our mission. Successful candidates will also possess the following qualifications:

• CPA (required); MBA (preferred)
• Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred: familiarity with nonprofit accounting guidance and federal government grant requirements
• 5+ years of professional experience (public accounting experience preferred)
• Detail-oriented professional with ability to handle complex reporting while meeting firm deadlines, sometimes with short turnaround times and competing priorities
• The ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization and to consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactions
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• A record of achieving ambitious goals
• Excellent management skills, including experience effectively managing staff and developing talent
• Excellent computer skills including database management and Excel
• Superior quantitative skills
• A willingness to work non-standard hours and occasional weekends

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $120,000 or commensurate with experience in a similar position.

TNTP offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback, a comprehensive benefits plan effective on the first day of employment – including low cost medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, a 403(b) plan with matching, potential opportunities for performance based bonuses – as well as the chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation’s children. For more information on TNTP’s competitive benefits package, please visit http://tntp.org/join/our-benefits/

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter online at:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THENEWTEACHERPROJECTcws=1rid=1069

We review applications on a rolling basis – so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. We will not consider applications without a cover letter tailored to this position, which can be addressed to the Human Capital department. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. TNTP is committed to fostering and capitalizing on the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. If you would like to learn more about our mission, please visit our web site at www.tntp.org.