Controller

Job Title: Controller / Managing Director, Finance

Team: People & Operations

Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

We believe that the next generation of leaders will emerge from everywhere. We empower promising college students with the skills, confidence, experiences, and networks necessary to transition from college to strong first jobs, which lead to meaningful careers and lives of impact.

Learn more about Braven’s impact:

https://impactreport.bebraven.org/

https://jobsreport.bebraven.org/

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Controller/Managing Director, Finance who will lead our Accounting & Finance functions to ensure we have strong financial health based on timely and accurate financial reporting. This leader sets and implements strategy related to Accounting and Finance (process improvements, financial reporting, metrics, analytics, Braven policies, month end close, tax, etc.). As a member of the People & Operations team, you will be a strong partner to Braven’s Alignment Team (leadership body), External Affairs & Development, as well as People & Culture as we continue exponential growth over the next decade.

This role is on the People & Operations team and reports directly to the Chief Financial & Operating Officer.

What You’ll Do

Accounting Oversight & Management - 40%

• Provide leadership and support to the finance team, including solid mentoring of one direct report, Assistant Controller, and influence coaching of Senior. Accountant & Accountant to ensure team development.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and compliance with GAAP and non-profit regulations.
• Manage the organization's relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, and other financial service providers. Own financial audit process and presentation to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure financial processes are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

Budgeting & Forecasting - 40%

• Manage the organization's budget process, including annual budgeting cycle, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Set-up and evolve infrastructure to ensure Braven’s growth is supported by integrated systems that ensure operational excellence as we scale.
• Partner with the Strategy team to assess and iterate the cost model as needed to efficiently recommend the use of resources.

Other Finance Operations - 20%

• Work closely with the CFOO to improve the following systems & processes - expense management & reimbursement, General Ledger cost center update & Salesforce integration to Sage Intacct among others.
• Lead change management within a growing organization related to best practices around financial governance & rollout of new processes.
• Lead board-related updates, including Treasurer relationship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5 years experience in increasing fiscal responsibility in non-profit accounting
• 5 years experience in a management role
• Experience project managing the implementation of new technology (accounting software, BILL, expensify or similar finance related software)

Preferred Qualifications

• Controller experience in a non-profit multi-state environment or service industry is a plus
• CPA preferred
• In-depth experience and knowledge of accounting principles/theories (GAAP, FASB)
• Experience managing complex and/or judgmental accounting areas
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally in Sage Intacct software
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to facilitate collaboration across the organization so that subteam strategies and plans are aligned with the vision and each other
• Skilled at creating an organizational