About Us
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) inspires giving and strengthens our community through philanthropy. For over 100 years, TFEC has helped individuals, families and organizations turn their charitable goals into meaningful impact.

Position Overview
TFEC is searching for a Team Member who will report directly to the Controller. Your primary purpose will be to assist the Controller and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in maintaining the integrity of TFEC's accounting practices.  Your accurate and timely implementation of all day-to-day activities is crucial, as it directly contributes to TFEC meeting all fiduciary responsibilities.  These activities encompass finance, office administration and technology.

As Assistant Controller:

• Act as a primary point of contact and facilitator between the Foundation and all fiscal sponsorships, ensuring effective communication and meeting all their financial and accounting needs.
• Play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records. You enter all check requests (accounts payable) into the system, ensuring their accuracy and that the appropriate check signer signs them.  Your coordination with the Director of Philanthropic Services is crucial when questions arise, as it contributes to the overall integrity of our financial operations.
• Entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring the accuracy of all assigned contributions and donor information. Your meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are key in maintaining the trust of our donors and the integrity of our financial records.
• Enter Pledges made via PayPal into Foundant.  Updates and reconciles monthly with the Excel spreadsheet.  Coordinates effort with Philanthropic Officers attending monthly/quarterly meetings as scheduled.
• In addition to PayPal pledges, processes all other PayPal donations, tracking all PayPal donations via an Excel spreadsheet. (Note: Auditors may request this during their annual review.)   
• As the fiscal liaison, you play a significant role in maintaining the TFEC’s accounting software.  Your preparation of various journal entries and their accurate entry into the system is essential for the smooth operation of our financial processes.
• Follows best practices for the 1099 process, acquiring 1099 forms where applicable before checks are released.  Prepares and files 1099s for all appropriate clients (TFEC & management agreements), ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accurate financial reporting.
• Records sales tax on the quarterly Excel sheet - updating the sales tax report sheet when necessary and before the quarterly tax payment is processed.
• Weekly process all Stripe donations in the till.  Verifying with the Stripe fund that donations are updated accordingly and that the fund has a zero balance when all till transactions are processed.
• Assists the Controller with special fiscal sponsorships, which may arise pertaining to finance, human resources, office administration and technology.
• Acts as liaison between TFEC and the Management Agreements as assigned.
• Email and or mail out the Foundation’s fund statements on a semi-annual basis.
• Provide minimal administrative support to the Controller/CFO at times when specific mailings, filing and copying of fiscal sponsorships arise.
• Assist the Controller in keeping policy and procedures updated for the accounting team.
• Plays an integral role before, during, and after audit time, working directly with the Controller as well as any representatives from the TFEC’s auditing firm.
• And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Five years or more in an accounting or business role or related professional experience, preferably within a nonprofit agency.
• Outstanding analytical skills, written and oral communication skills; ability to think and act independently and to explain alternatives clearly.
• General knowledge of GAAP principles, specifically those pertaining to nonprofit agencies.
• Project management skills.
• Elite computer skills, experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to comprehend and become an expert user of the Foundation’s software package (Foundant).
• Experience in working with boards and committees in nonprofit organizations.

Why Join TFEC?

At TFEC, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in our community. We offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities to bring creativity and innovation to a trusted organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.