Controller
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Deliver timely reports and analyses on financial position, cash flow, revenues, admissions and other financial information.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration.
- Supervise the Accounting Manager and finance staff responsible for AP, AR, and cash handling.
- Coordinate with Tessitura/CRM team to ensure accurate revenue reporting and reconciliation.
- Review monthly general ledger reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data reporting.
- Work with department heads in preparing annual proposed budgets and consolidate into the master budget.
- Serve as lead liaison for external auditors and tax preparers.
- Ensure accurate recording of revenue, expenditures, and balance sheet activity.
- Manage all aspects of grant financial management, including budgets, receivables, expenditures, and reports.
- Collaborate with the Advancement Department to ensure accuracy of all donation recording and reporting.
- Coordinate with the Retail Department to ensure all retail transactions are accurately captured and reconciled.
- Monitor cash and prepare weekly cash flow projections for review by the Senior Vice President.
- Lead the month-end close process and ensure reconciliations are complete.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Ensure payroll allocations are accurate and updated in coordination with People & Culture.
- Prepare annual federal indirect rate negotiation paperwork with the cognizant grant agency.
- Maintain business registrations, including SAM.gov, SunBiz, and charitable registration compliance.
- Prepare annual tangible tax returns and respond to U.S. Census Bureau requests.
- Create and maintain the accounting policies and procedures manual.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in accounting required.
- CPA required.
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
- Strong technical expertise in GAAP and nonprofit compliance.
- Experience supervising accounting staff and managing audits.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Drug Free Workplace Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingbudget preparationgrant financial managementcash flow projectionsgeneral ledger reviewrevenue reconciliationaudit managementnonprofit accountingGAAP compliancedonation recording
Soft Skills
supervisioncollaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingtime managementinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingCPA