About Us: For over 140 years the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has promoted
conservation throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions while helping
people get outside. Here are just a few of the ways we're doing our part!
We protect the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Northeast
through hands-on stewardship, scientific research and public policy advocacy.
AMC and our dedicated staff and volunteers care for more than 1,800 miles of trails throughout the Northeast.
AMC is committed to reducing the barriers to active outdoor participation
by youth. Through custom experiences and dedicated programs for youth groups,
schools, families and teens, AMC is committed to getting 125,000 kids outdoors each year by 2020.
From Maine to New Jersey, the AMC runs overnight lodges, campsites and
shelters that welcome all outdoor enthusiasts, providing hot meals, expert
advice and promoting leave
no trace principles to visitors who lay their head in the wilderness for the night.
The Position: AMC seeks an exceptional individual to serve as Controller
and to provide financial oversight and management of the broad range of
activities supporting its nonprofit mission. Reporting to the Chief
Financial Officer, the Controller directs the accounting operations of the AMC,
leading efforts to improve accounting policies, processes, reporting and
controls. With three direct reports and a total staff of eight in Boston, MA as
well as Pinkham Notch, NH, the Controller is responsible for overseeing $30 million
in operating activities and a significant amount of assets, capital and
non-operating activities. AMC is committed to a collaborative approach and
success in this position means working across functional areas to implement
best practices and tools that enhance organizational efficiency and maximize use
of our resources. The Controller will have
regular board and management level interaction and responsibility for
delivering accurate and easy to understand reports on financial activities and
condition.
This
is a high visibility position offering opportunity for significant impact on a
dynamic organization. A passion for the mission of the AMC is essential. This
full time, exempt position offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits
is based in Boston, MA.
Primary Responsibilities: -
General, operational and managerial accounting
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Audits of financial statements and retirement plan
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Internal and external financial reporting
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Cash management
- Accounting and control policies and procedures
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Financial systems implementation and management
- Regulatory reporting and compliance
- Staff supervision
- Support of major financial transactions and projects
Qualifications &
Experience: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration
- CPA
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting
- Strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills
- Commitment to collaboration, service, development and team building
- Experience managing an accounting organization in a complex environment and working
with financially diverse business activities and systems
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial information systems
- Demonstrated results orientation and creative problem solving ability
- Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting helpful, but not essential
Employee Perks: In addition to a competitive salary, AMC offers an exceptional
benefits package.
- Generous paid time off benefits
- Health insurance with a hefty employer contribution
- A retirement plan with an employer match
- Access to various pro deals that help you purchase gear at deeply
reduced rates
- Free admission to cultural and environmental venues throughout New
England
- And more!
To Apply: Now accepting applications! Please include your resume and a
cover letter with your salary requirements when applying. No phone calls please.
The AMC has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger.
The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves
children, disabled persons or the elderly to have a criminal background record
check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon
satisfactory results.
The AMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the
workplace. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and
activities, through its membership, programs, policies and procedures. Our goal
is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting and accessible for people of
any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation or
socioeconomic status. Join us!