Financial professional looking to grow with the organization

Assistant Controller

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance Director to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This position is ideal for a finance professional with 5 – 7 years of experience (non-profit preferred) ready to take their career to the next level.

The Finance Director oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the department, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and fiscal responsibility.  This role assists with budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow while maintaining internal controls and adherence to nonprofit accounting standards. Responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable/receivable, month end closing, payroll management, and assisting with annual audit fieldwork and tax filings.  The Finance Director collaborates with leadership to provide financial insights, supports strategic planning, and optimizes financial processes. This position manages a staff of four and requires both high-level financial management and hand-on execution of daily accounting tasks.

This position is an opportunity to play a critical role in APTA’s financial stability while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Essential Functions

• Financial Management & Reporting

  • Assist with developing and managing annual budgets in collaboration with budget leads.
  • Prepare financial statements, reports, and forecasts for leadership.
  • Monitor cash flow and ensure timely processing of accounts payable and receivable.

• Accounting & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
  • Oversee reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
  • Assist with annual audits and tax filings.

• Membership & Revenue

  • Track membership dues trends, event revenue, sponsorships, and other income sources.
  • Collaborate with the membership team to optimize processes involving both departments.

• Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Provide analysis and insights to leadership for financial planning.
  • Seek out and identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

• Payroll

  • Process payroll and ensure accuracy of salaries, taxes, and benefits.
  • Assist HR Department with retirement plan administration.

Staff Expectations

• Upholds and fosters team values
• Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 5+ years of experience in association/nonprofit financial management and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, Prophix) and Excel.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in supervising and developing staff/teams.
• Ability to work independently in a small team environment.
• Project management skills a plus