Service Description:

The Controller will be a part-time position (with flexible hours) to direct UTEC’s finacial operations (ensure efficiencies, upgrade process improvements, coordinate all budgeting and reporting, and oversight of all accounting activities). Looking for a candidate with significant nonprofit accounting experience.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Assist in development of annual budget and ensure that monthly financial statements are prepared accurately
• Developing internal controls and policies/procedures and maintains those policies and controls
• Serve as liaison with UTEC’s accounting outsourcing company that assumes various bookkeeping activities.
• Provide annual and long term budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Provide reporting for management and senior staff
• Oversight of retirement plans
• Prepares all financial records for annual audit and funding source reports
• Review financial data and recommends cost-saving methods
• Liaising with the development department concerning all grant and donor matters, including the development of program-specific donor budgets and expense reports and the reconciliation of grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant guidelines;
• Manage staff overseeing preparation of bank reconciliations and recommend opportunities for improved cash flows

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred (Master's degree preferred); 5 years experience as controller or relevant position in NONPROFIT accounting; fluency with Quickbooks; Experience managing multiple revenue and income sources including private and government grants, individual donations, in-kind income, and fees; Ability to set priorities and work independently a must; Should thrive in and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment; Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment required; High level of organization; Commitment to UTEC’s mission focused on youth development;

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, 12-20 hrs/week. Possibility of adding more hours in the future if desired

Application Procedure :

It is preferred that all candidates email resumes/cover letter to Gregg Croteau , UTEC Executive Director, at gregg@utec-lowell.org. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please write "resume" and the position you are applying for as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail (i.e. Resume - Office Administrator).

Application deadline is listed as September 1, 2008 but we will fill the position before then if we receive a qualified application. So...send your resume in ASAP!