Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI)
ultimate
goal is for an America where all kids are successful, regardless of zip code, income, background, or ability
.
At PRI, our focus is on ensuring that all children in rural
places
achieve success. Partners for Rural Impact was born out of our place-based partnership in Appalachia, where
we’ve
worked for 25 years to create student
opportunity
and success.
Position Summary
The Controller is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Finance.
The Controller is an essential role that leads PRI’s efforts to design and implement a financial management system that accurately tracks funding streams and enables PRI to complete annual financial reports and monthly financial reports of cash flows, profit and loss, and statements of activity. The Controller guides financial compliance for PRI and ensures required annual audits are performed, and financial statements that fairly represent the organization’s financial position are prepared.
The position leads and
operates
with the goal that
All Rural Students Succeed
.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Leadership & Team Development
Provide technical and operational leadership for
Accounting
staff to help fulfill the overall service mission of the department, including general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to support employee growth and effectiveness.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability measures for team members to ensure effective workload distribution, operational efficiency, and business continuity
Collaborate with leaders across PRI, including Purchasing, Human Resources, Grant Services, Finance, and other functional areas, to support cross-functional initiatives and advance organizational priorities
Financial Management
Manage financial reporting and reconciliation processes, including reviewing and approving supporting documentation, evaluating reporting metrics, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of systems used to generate financial reports
Research, analyze and provide guidance to leadership on policies,
protocols
or procedures to implement that support compliance with all federal, state, and local taxing and
financial management
requirements ensuring
appropriate tax
returns are filed and submitted
Collaborate with the VP of Finance to oversee budget policy and protocol, financial forecasting, and cash flow for administration, existing programs, and proposed new sites to include preparing the annual operating and capital budgets as applicable
Establish and
monitor
strong financial internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP,
state
and federal laws to ensure stewardships of private and public investments
Research and advise on use of
new technologies
such as AI to address process improvements and automation of routine tasks
Oversight of banking processes, bank reconciliation, payroll wire preparation, month-end and year-end close, fixed assets, and all financial statements
Oversee the annual Single and financial statement audit process and ensure a clean financial audit. Lead annual internal audit activities to support continuous improvement and test internal controls
Provide treasury cash management and
maintain
banking relationships
Serve as a business partner to PRI’s senior leaders to implement financial processes and ensure financial compliance
Monitor PRI’s tax reporting compliance with local,
state
and federal taxing authorities and
make recommendations to PRI’s leadership on continuous improvements opportunities for tax related protocols,
processes
and submissions
Financial Systems
Establish and
maintain
documented financial processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to support
accurate
, efficient, and compliant financial operations
Lead operational
financial management
systems and protocols for entities such as the Appalachian Educational Service Agency where PRI is serving as the entities Financial Administrator
Oversee the accounting operations of the organization including all general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, and organizational reconciliation processes
Regularly assess PRI’s
financial management
systems including expense reporting, financial statement and reporting capacity, and ledger/budgeting processes and make recommendations to PRI’s leadership on gaps,
weaknesses
or inefficiencies
Position Location & Schedule
The position will be considered for remote work with local, state, and sometimes national travel
.
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ET
with in-office, hybrid and/or remote
work
a possibility. Because of the nature of the responsibility to schools, partners, funders, and to the service region, individual offices or departments may have operating hours that extend beyond this period and may include evening and/or weekend hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting is
A CPA, CMA or ACCA is
Experience required to ensure success in this position:
10+ years of mid-to-high level
financial management
experience, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, tax management, and accounting operations, including management of multi-million-dollar budgets
At least 3 years of people management experience
Experience preparing nonprofit financial statements including the 990
Demonstrated experience in preparing financial statements, preparing nonprofit tax
documents
and managing financial processes
Proven leadership skills with experience leading staff who
monitor
time-sensitive and confidential information
Experience leading implementation of financial systems
Special skills
,
knowledge
and abilities:
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency
with accounting software, financial reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
Ability to supervise and develop accounting staff
Collaborative and collegial leadership capabilities
Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
Belief that all rural students can succeed
License, certification, or registration necessary:
Completion of pre-employment background check
Physical requirements:
Ability to work in a high energy office
Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants
Ability to occasionally
lift up
to 25
lbs
Ability to travel independently by car and plane both regionally and nationally
Ability to
operate
standard office equipment
Ability to
operate
motor vehicle
Environmental conditions:
Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
Additional Company Information
PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee
assistance
program.
Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition
assistance
and professional development for employees.
Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
