Association Controller

2 months ago


Washington, United States Kellen Communications Full time
About Kellen

Kellen stands as a global leader in providing management and services to professional and trade organizations. We empower Board leaders by offering operational frameworks and strategic guidance to better serve their organization's mission and vision.

As a dedicated professional services company, we offer solutions to organizations, such as association management, public affairs, marketing, meeting management, education, and strategic communication. Leveraging our expertise across diverse industries including healthcare, food and beverage, buildings and materials, and technology, as well as our global perspective with a presence in North America and Europe, we collaborate with over 100 organizations to help achieve their goals.

Understanding the importance of a strong and effective Board of Directors, we offer customized management solutions that address the unique needs of each organization we partner with.

Position Summary

The Association Controller is a crucial member of client teams, bringing exceptional skills as a NetSuite user with adept time management and prioritization abilities. In this role, the individual oversees full-charge accounting, directing general accounting, financial planning, and reporting for multiple non-profit associations. Working directly with the Accountants I and IIs, the Association Controller ensures seamless financial operations, timely financial statements, and provides valuable guidance.

Essential Functions

Monthly Financial Reporting
  • Prepare timely monthly financial reports for multiple non-profit associations, including thorough analysis and interpretation.
  • Provide variance analysis of actual figures versus budget, forecast, and previous year.
Financial Oversight
  • Oversee client accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Maintain internal controls for revenue, costs, and program budgets to prevent inaccuracies in financial statements.
Collaboration and Analysis
  • Collaborate with Account Executives to ensure timely communication of clients' financial status by providing financial statements and leading recurring calls to discuss prior period results.
  • Understand the business of association clients for accurate and in-depth financial analysis and guidance.
Audit and Budgeting
  • Work with external auditor/CPA firm for reviews, audits, and tax returns.
  • Assist in clients' budgeting processes and recommend corrective actions to meet financial objectives.
Financial Policies and Improvements
  • Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of clients' financial policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Recommend continuous improvements to clients' financial processes, collaborating with client teams to prioritize programs and services for optimized revenue generation.
Other duties that align with the mission and vision of the company as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years progressive accounting experience, including month-end close processes.
  • Experience in multi-company financial management highly desired.
  • Strong NetSuite general ledger and financial reporting experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Excel and Word.
  • Association management or non-profit experience is beneficial.
  • Prior management of direct reports preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to assess situations/issues rapidly and determine objectives and next steps for resolution.
  • Proven ability to pursue and achieve aggressive goals.
  • Capability to analyze numbers to drive change and elevate organizational performance.
  • Preference will be given to local candidates
Physical Demands

This position operates within an office environment. The physical demands outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfill the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Extended Work Hours: The nature of this role may require more than 40 hours per week to fulfill job responsibilities. Additionally, flexibility in working nights and weekends may be necessary. Longer hours, travel, and weekend commitments are typically associated with conferences or special events.
  • Office Equipment Usage: The role routinely involves the use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or physical demands required. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be necessary for this position, up to 15% of the time. Modes of transportation may include air travel, car, or rail.

Kellen EEO Statement

Kellen does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of Kellen to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.
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