Controller

• Manage the daily financial activities, which include budget preparation and control, non-profit accounting, purchasing, general ledger management business planning and prudent fiscal management.
• Work effectively with other senior leaders to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Oversee financial systems management and process improvement.
• Coordinate, design, and implement financial reporting systems to produce meaningful monthly and annual financial reports for internal and external users on a fund accounting basis.  Present financial information to demonstrate accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Develop, document, implement, and monitor compliance with finance policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards across departments.
• Monitor and report on compliance with formal reporting requirements of financial institutions.
• Responsible for month-end and year-end close, along with bank reconciliation and cash activity.
• Prepare financial records for annual independent audit.
• Prepare data for annual tax returns.
• Manage credit and collection functions, ensuring timely processing of billing, payments, deposits and revenue collection including from online platforms for revenue and payment processor reconciliation.
• Supervise accounting for charitable gifts and the Long-Term Investment Account, and Board-approved transfers.  Ensure gifts of cash, stock and gifts in kind are accurately recorded and used in accord with the donor’s wishes.
• Work with staff on financial oversight of grants, restricted funds and donor funded activity
• Regularly prepare and review account reconciliations, investment statements, journal entries and other source documents to ensure accurate reporting.
• Evaluate and/or negotiate contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
• Coordinate financial and insurance-related risk management, including insurance coverage, claims support, and financial compliance matters.
• Maintain current information in regard to trends and developments in the museum ecosystem, and present benchmarking information and recommendations for improvements.
• Responsible for payroll, monitoring payroll and benefits program administration including health insurance and retirement programs. Ensure all programs are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while providing world-class service to a diverse constituency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required with at least 2-5 years’ experience. CPA, MBA, or equivalent nonprofit/controller experience preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems required; Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT or comparable fund accounting system preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting, donor-restricted funds, grants, audit support, and GAAP financial reporting required or strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be diplomatic and awareness of appropriate workplace interactions
• Thorough understanding of sensitivity to guests, volunteers, and staff
• Awareness and sensitivity to local cultures
• Basic computer skills and office related software (MS Office, Email, Databases)

• Knowledge of New Mexico History
• Familiarity with Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico History and Culture

• Highly organized with the ability to work on several projects concurrently and handle standards for accuracy and quality
• Ability to work with supervisor to prioritize objectives
• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally with staff, vendors, auditors, board members, volunteers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance
• Contribute to values-based culture and demonstrate adherence to the highest ethical standards
• Ability to help guests and volunteers feel warmly welcomed and heard
• Able to climb stairs, carry and lift 30 pounds stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to comply with and adhere to all internal procedures, processes and policies, as well as Las Golondrinas’ core values and mission
• Able to work a non-traditional schedule including occasional weekends and evenings for special events

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