Job Description

We’re in the business of Good.

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.

Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for a Controller  to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service.

Position Highlights:
Responsible for managing the association’s financial matters. Directs and/or manages implementation and ongoing administration of the association’s financial policy including banking, transfer of funds, general accounting functions, auditing, and investments. Manages the departments responsible for accounts payable, general ledger, asset management, accounts receivable and club accounts, financial analysis and reporting, auditing, and exempt organization tax returns.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Establishes, reviews, and monitors financial reporting system with controls and standards to safeguard association funds.
• Oversees preparation of the association’s financial statements and analyzes statements to communicate financial information to the Chief of Finance, Board of Directors and internally.
• Reviews all monthly and annual financial reports.
• Directs the activities of accounting functions. 
• Accounts, and Procurement departments including leading, managing, and evaluating staff.
• Oversees the forecasting and budgeting process of revenue for all association dues and fees.
• Develops, recommends and/or interprets accounting policies and/or internal operating procedures.
• Oversees the association’s annual audit.
• Directs the association’s annual exempt organization tax return.
• Assists the Finance Committee in the review and analysis of association financial matters.
• Serves as the Finance functional liaison to the Board and provides reports as requested.
• In conjunction with the Chief of Finance, serves on the internal investment committee to review all association investment policy statements, results, and analysis.
• Administers and controls the division’s expense budget within budgetary guidelines to contribute to cost-effective operation of the association.
• Provides functional input to the association’s strategic plan and executes division strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and//or MBA in Finance.
• Ten plus years of general accounting and management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General accounting and finance management experience in a non-profit/association environment.
• International accounting and finance experience, including knowledge of international currency.
• Ability to travel internationally; approximately 5-10% travel time.

Compensation: Exempt, $175,000- $190,000 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Lions International has excellent benefits for you and your family. We believe in a balanced work-life and have programs and benefit plans to support our employees, such as:

• Three weeks paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Reimbursable training
• Casual dress

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on the work we do, and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems in an ever-changing world.

Job Tags

Full time, Casual work,

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