Join OCCF:
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF) brings people together to invest in our community and those who live here. Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that works with individuals, families, and organizations to benefit our community now and in the future. We make the biggest impact when we join together to address our community’s needs. As a growing organization, we are expanding our services and efforts to transform lives across Central Oklahoma and beyond. We offer competitive salary, generous benefits, including a 403(b)-retirement plan, paid leave, and we are building an energized, values driven culture. We welcome talented, committed, caring individuals to join our team in connecting donors, programs and initiative to advance our mission to serve Central Oklahoma. To join us or learn more about our work to maximize charitable funds visit occf.org.
Position Overview:
The Controller position reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for leading a team of accountants overseeing the organization’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, audits, general ledger management, internal controls, and daily accounting functions. This role is highly focused on ensuring accuracy, efficient timely financial information and supports strong fiscal stewardship aligned with the mission of OCCF.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manage staff member.
- Responsible for hiring and conducting performance evaluations.
- Hold team members accountable through developing and coaching as needed in accordance with company policy.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Statements
- Lead the preparation of key financial documents like consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of activity, cash flow statements, and other reports to reflect the foundation’s financial position on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Lead the preparation of financial statements and other financial reports dependent upon by management for all supporting organizations.
- Ensure that all financial reports are accurate, timely and comply with GAAP.
- Analyze financial data and communicate trends, variances, and recommendations to leadership.
- Lead in the preparation of internal financial reports, statistics and specific departmental reports as needed
Accounting Operations
- Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate posting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules.
- Review and approve journal entries, interfund gifts/grants, interfund transfers and other adjustments to the general ledger.
- Oversee accounts payable, vouchers, check register and check processing functions to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
- Lead the quarterly general ledger account reconciliations ensuring proper reporting of activity.
- Oversee net asset management, ensuring accuracy and proper recording of restricted and non-restricted assets.
- Monitor daily cash activity and ensure adequate cash flow for operational needs.
- Provide backup for accounting tasks when needed.
- Oversee and review ACH payments.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support liquidity, reserve, and cash flow planning.
- Assist leadership with preparation of annual operating budget, partnering with program and departmental leaders.
- Lead the compilation of quarterly departmental budget vs actual reporting, including support forecasting efforts and long-term financial planning.
- Assist with compiling and reviewing analytical data.
Inventory & Property/Equipment (PPE)
- Lead the processes for inventory and fixed asset management and depreciation.
- Oversee and maintain inventory and PPE schedules, ensuring proper documentation and classification.
- Lead the PPE monitoring, disposition tracking, and schedule maintenance.
Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Oversee and maintain a strong internal control framework and support continuous improvement in accounting processes.
- Maintain and document accounting policies and procedures, performing annual reviews of the accounting policy and procedure manual.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Lead annual financial statement audit navigation and serve on the organization’s audit liaison team.
- Oversee and review audit schedules, samples and support documentation prepared during annual audit.
- Improve systems, workflows, and automation in accounting and reporting processes.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of Form 1099s annually and maintain proper documentation.
- Oversee and ensure the financial statements and policies adhere to GAAP, FASB and ASC.
- Lead the management of accounting policy and procedures, ensuring all documented processes are current and relevant.
- Lead in providing documentation for tax filings and registration renewals.
System & Process Improvement
- Lead in enhancing the accounting systems, automation, workflows, and financial reporting, strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems.
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise, coach, and mentor finance staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
- Provide needed training in accounting procedures and internal controls.
Collaboration & Culture
- Contributes to the management team, embraces operational changes with a positive approach, actively contributes to our cultural initiatives, and supports the development of a resilient and agile team.
- Strong team builder, able to attract, develop and retain talented team members and unite the team in reaching Foundation objectives.
- Through open communication and active listening, contributes to an organizational culture where every team member feels valued and supported.
- Understands trends in the philanthropic field and works with internal partners to select and apply practices that advance the Foundation’s mission.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with nonprofit experience.
- Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, audits, budgeting, general ledger management, and internal controls.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare meaningful reports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead a finance team with clarity and consistency.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience supporting programmatic teams and cross-departmental collaboration
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
- The ability to lift objects of 25 lbs.
- Extended periods of working with a computer, requiring the ability to focus on tasks and navigate software interfaces.
- Requires fine motor skills, including the ability to use touch, pinch, or pick primarily with fingers. This involves precision and dexterity for tasks such as typing, clicking and manipulating small objects.
- Strong visual acuity is essential for tasks such as reading information on a computer screen and discerning details.
- The work environment is an office setting with minimal noise.
- Minimal travel in the metro and surrounding area.
- *This position is a safety-sensitive position based on the frequent operation of a motor vehicle*
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references with the job title in the subject line to resume@occf.org.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
