POSITION OVERVIEW 

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has created a new role for a collaborative and results-driven Controller to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s vital mission of funding research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing, or reversing Alzheimer’s disease. The Controller will serve as the organization’s principal accounting officer and work alongside the Chief Financial Officer, members of the finance team as well as the management committee to ensure a strong and efficient financial control environment that supports the mission of this growing $5M organization. 

Reporting into and partnering closely with the CFO, Jessica Mutch, the Controller will oversee and perform duties related to financial accounting, operations, audit, compliance and risk management. They will be hands-on and contribute at all levels including fiscal controls, internal and external reporting, while also serving as a thought partner to the CFO on many issues. 

The Controller will have an opportunity to identify and introduce technologies and methods, including process automation, to enhance the speed, accuracy, efficiency and productivity of the accounting operation and create cost-savings. In addition to managing their own day-to-day activities, the Controller will also help guide the activities of two highly experienced accounting professionals, and will work diligently to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, implement and maintain sound accounting policies and best practices, and balance effective compliance with excellent customer service. 

This position is expected to be a part-time role starting at 20-30 hours/week with an expanded schedule during the four months of December-March. It is possible that the role will further grow over time and require additional commitment. Cure Alzheimer’s Fund seeks someone who is excited by process and details, and who wants to improve upon and develop effective internal controls, guidelines and procedures. The successful candidate will possess deep accounting expertise, demonstrate the highest ethical standards, and bring a collegial style. Further, they will be expected to exhibit strong professional judgment and to exemplify the mission, core values and vision of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER 

Specifically, the Controller will: 

• Manage monthly, quarterly and year end close. 
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries. 
• Reconcile monthly bank and account statements. 
• Review payroll.
• Prepare and/or maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee and support corporate card program and accounting. 
• Maintain rolling cash forecast.
• Work with tech savvy accounting team to continue transforming manual processes into automated, efficient workflows.
• Oversee and uplift the work of the Accounting Supervisor; remain alert to professional development opportunities for the team.
• Serve as main liaison to CPA firm for audits and tax preparation.
• Produce management reports such as department budget to actual reports, board material preparation, and internal dashboard.
• Assist in new employee onboarding (offer letter, payroll).
• Contract management.
• Grant compliance management.
• State registrations and compliance.
• Tracking of pledges and restricted gifts & releases.
• Tracking of computers and fixed assets, including inventory tracking and depreciation schedules.
• Oversee fiscal sponsorships.
• Draft and maintain internal and organization-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain insurance policies and complete insurance audits.
• Coordinate and assimilate board schedules from across the organization into comprehensive package.
• Ensure and be an active participant in appropriate cross training and vacation coverage.
• Ad hoc projects as required.