Financial Controller

The Kohala Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i, is currently seeking a financial controller with demonstrated experience in nonprofit accounting. This position is responsible for managing the accounting functions of an independent nonprofit organization with more than 30 employees and an annual operating budget of $4 million. The financial controller is an integral part of all facets of our organization who ensures we remain accountable to ‘āina, funders and supporters, staff, and our many communities. A high degree of management, coordination, and clear communication with multiple teams is required. The successful candidate must have a service-oriented attitude, a commitment to GAAP, and excellent time management abilities to ensure that financial documents and annual audits are accurate and timely.

DUTIES

• Financial Reporting
  • Direct timely preparation of budget-to-actual reports for over 50 grants and programs
  • Prepare company-wide financial statements, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monthly general excise filings
  • Communicate and provide timely support for annual financial audits
  • Coordinate annual organizational tax returns and renewal of the Federal Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
     
• Department Management
  • Manage workflows and duties for full-time accounting and payroll assistant and grants accountant, as well as external service providers
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, insurance policies, payroll, revenue recognition analysis, grant tracking and reporting, asset management, prepaid expense, budget management, software and accounting systems management 
  • Conduct weekly reconciliation of bank accounts and biweekly payroll approval
  • Provide accounting support for donations
  • Enforce weekly, monthly, and annual processes and procedures.  Create a schedule to regularly design, plan, execute, and review all accounting systems
     
• Communication
  • Communicate finance and accounting processes and appropriate financial data to all branches of the organization
  • Coordinate with appropriate staff to provide timely and accurate supporting documentation for reporting purposes
  • Consult with TKC board members and directors to advise on financial decisions as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Accounting degree or 5 years equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of and experience with nonprofit fund accounting 
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards
• 5+ years managerial experience
• 5+ years nonprofit accounting experience with nonprofit(s) equivalent in size to The Kohala Center
• Must be based in Hawai‘i, preferably in North Hawai‘i Island
   

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or MBA in accounting or finance, or five (5) or more years of equivalent experience
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Reliable personal transportation required for use in traveling between work sites
• Valid Hawaii Driver License (or ability to obtain one) required with a clean driving record
• Able to work occasional evening and weekend hours
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Inter- and intra-island travel on occasion
   

EQUIPMENT USE

• Computer and standard office equipment

TO APPLY

Visit our Career Center at https://koha.la/careercenter to submit your resume and letter of interest. You may save your work and return to complete your application, if necessary. If you experience technical difficulties, please email Liam Kernell at lkernell@kohalacenter.org. No phone calls, please.