Controller

ABOUT MIXTECO INDIGENA COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROJECT
Founded in 2001, Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) supports, organizes and empowers the indigenous migrant communities of Californias Central Coast through improved access to health and community resources, community organizing, language interpretation, education, direct assistance, cultural promotion, and our indigenous-led Radio Indigena community radio station. MICOP offers a fast-paced, multilingual and multicultural work environment dedicated to carrying out our mission.
Summary
MICOP is hiring a Controller to lead the organizations financial operations. The Controller is responsible for managing all accounting functions including budgeting, auditing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures. This role also includes system administration and oversight of all QuickBooks Online functions; account reconciliation; tax and audit preparation; and contract and budget management, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting. The Controller will lead efforts to maintain and enhance internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support organizational
transparency. The Controller supervises bookkeeper(s) and works closely with the Executive Director to facilitate financial oversight and to clearly communicate financial information to program staff and the Board of Directors. The Controller also assumes full responsibility for the organizations financial functions in the absence of the Executive Director. This is a pivotal leadership role that supports MICOPs ability to achieve its mission and programmatic goals through strong financial stewardship and strategic oversight.

Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting operations including billing, AR/AP, payroll, general ledger, and financial
reporting
Bank and credit card reconciliation
Accuracy of organizations General Ledger
Maintenance and improvement of chart of accounts
Developing and maintaining records of participants and beneficiaries including active, deferred,
retired, and separated members.
Maintenance and improvement of organizations accounting policies and protocols (e.g. credit
card use policy, purchase request policy, etc.)
Production of financial statements for Board of Directors
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and finalize the
organizations annual budget.
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models
Management and coordination of workers compensation payments and related audits
Filing of quarterly sales taxes
Lead the audit preparation process; manage successful passing of annual audit
Review and supervise bookkeepers accounting work to ensure that MICOPs financials are
accurate
Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director on financial strategy and planning
Maintain organizations FTE chart. Perform quarterly allocations based on FTE chart
Maintain MICOPs Net Asset Schedule
Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state/local regulations, and internal policies
Provide financial training to staff or board as needed
Attend trainings, staff meetings or workshops as directed
Supervise bookkeepers
Other duties as assigned by Executive Director

Required Skills
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Attention to detail
Strong abilities with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communications skills
Experience in retirement administration and/or nonprofit,
including 403(b), and defined benefit plans
Highly detail-oriented and an effective written and verbal communicator
Ability to perform work with speed and accuracy
Ability to analyze financial information and problem-solve
Deep understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience
MUST have at least 3 years of non-profit finance experience
Managing the budget and financial processes of a company and/or non- profit organization with
an annual budget of at least $8M
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or has a bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance and/or at
least three years experience in a accounting position
Fluent in the following software:
o QuickBooks Online
o Microsoft Excel
o Google Suite
Experience working with external auditors and has led the successful execution of an
independent audit
Understands revenue and expense allocations and can track those allocations against dynamic
budgets
Creating contract and budgeting forecasting models and can present those models in an easy to
understand manner
Identifying needs to create and implement a plan for driving improvement

MICOP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY