Keʻena Hoʻokele (Hilo, Hawaiʻi): Hoʻolaukaʻi Moʻokālā (Controller)

JOB DUTIES

• Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Manage the monthly and year-end accounting close process and ensure timely and accurate completion of general ledger reconciliations.
• Configure, prepare, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses. 
• Ensure revenue and expenses are recognized and recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Support grant and restricted-fund accounting and ensure expenditures are accurately recorded by grant, program, department, and funding source. 
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, and other external reviews and maintain ongoing audit readiness. 
• Develop, document, implement, and monitor fiscal procedures and internal controls under the direction of the Luna Waiwai.
• Assist with preparation of the annual organizational budget and ongoing budget-to-actual analysis.
• Assist the Luna Waiwai with financial analysis, special projects, and other duties as necessary.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.  MBA, CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles of accounting and financial reporting.
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in non-profit accounting.
• Ability to meet compliance and best-practice standards for finance, investment, and/or accounting.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. 
• Familiarity with independent school accounting and Blackbaud Financial Edge software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential as well as working knowledge of the Google platform.
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, to multitask, and to manage a varied workload is essential.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an active problem-solver.
• Must actively work toward becoming fluent in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.