Controller

The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF) is a leading not-for-profit organization based in the Washington D.C. area that works with all sectors in society to create the infrastructure necessary to achieve sustainable development. GETF specializes in providing strategic guidance on environmental issues to government and business clients and developing and facilitating successful public-private partnership for sustainability. GETF's current clients include Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Government and multilateral organizations.

Position Overview:

GETF seeks an organized, highly motivated, results-oriented Controller to manage the accounting and financial reporting for our organization. Experience using Deltek accounting software (particulary Deltek GCS Premier) is highly desired.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinating all General Ledger data entries and managing accrual calculations and schedules (depreciation, FICA, PTO)
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries
• Reviewing, coding and managing Accounts Payable data entries
• Preparing weekly AP and cash balance reports
• Reviewing and comparing timesheets to program budgets
• Implementing new contracts in the accounting system
• Reviewing and computing monthly project revenues
• Coordinating with project managers on job cost reporting, budget variances, staff labor utilization and other financial reports as needed
• Developing price proposals and assisting in the packaging of RFPs
• Preparing monthly invoices and coordinating other billings with managers
• Tracking accounts receivable
• Providing auditors with detailed schedules and ad-hoc reporting during annual and government audits
• Managing Excel financial reports and utilizing accounting system databases
• Reconciling bi-weekly payrolls and annual reporting
• Assisting with the company's banking relationships and banking transactions
• Preparing month-end financial statements, quarterly consolidated financial statements, financial dashboards and other executive management reporting
• Tracking and budgeting indirect costs and rates
• Maintaining the company's fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Coordinating the analysis and purchase of new office equipment and software
• Tracking overhead expenses with operations staff
• Annual tax reporting (federal, state and local)
• Assisting with annual insurance program renewals
• Maintaining the organization's policies and procedures
• Coordinating with the contracting department on subcontractor budget tracking

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required
• 4-5 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a high proficiency in Excel
• Experience using Peachtree accounting software (in addition to Deltek software requirement listed above)
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, effectively prioritize, manage others, meet external deadlines, and think critically
• Flexible and able to operate in fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to grow and change with the organization

Preferred:

• Federal contracting experience
• Non-profit experience

To Apply:

Candidates interested in this opportunity should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Jenny Bennett, Director of Operations, by Friday, June 15, 2012.