Director, Controller

Salary $170,000 to $185,000

Excellent Benefits

Position Summary

The Director, Controller will direct the financial operations of the company including revenue generation, budgeting, planning, investing, and leading the administrative functions, as directed and consistent with WSPA's financial policies and Bylaws. The Director, Controller serves as the Treasurer for the Association.

Essential Functions

Controller

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- ·Work with the CEO, COO and PCAFC to ensure the financial integrity of WSPA by overseeing and managing all financial functions of the organization.

- Developing and implementing financial strategies, including long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, aligned with the association's strategic objectives.

- Overseeing all aspects of the association's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash management.

- Engaging with the board of directors, committees, and other stakeholders, providing financial updates and insights, and ensuring transparency in financial matters.

- Leading and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and promoting professional development.

- Preparing and analyzing financial reports, providing insights into financial performance, and making recommendations for improvement.

- Lead and develop member recruitment strategies and dues.

- Provides financial analysis as needed

- Exploring and implementing new technologies to improve financial processes and efficiency

- Treasurer:

- Managing financial risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and implementing internal controls.

- Managing the association's investments and cash flow to optimize financial resources.

- Manage the association's operating and reserve accounts, overseeing deposits and investments, and ensuring bills are paid promptly.

- The treasurer serves as the point of contact for financial matters, liaising with the association's accountant, auditors, and potentially financial institutions.

- Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard the association's assets and prevent fraud.

- Specific tasks may include:

Reviewing financial statements for accuracy.

Managing billing and collections.

Monitoring cash flow and ensuring adequate liquidity.

Preparing tax returns and other financial reports.

Working with the board to establish financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, master’s degree and/or CPA preferred

- Prefer 15 years’ experience in public accounting and/or management of an accounting/finance department

- Familiarity with all aspects of an accounting operation including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management.

- Able to creatively apply solutions to unique and dynamic circumstances.

- Interpersonal skills to build strong, trusting relationships with WSPA members, executive management and staff

Key Skills and Competencies

The following are considered key skill and competencies required position:

- Leadership

- Strategic Thinking

- Business Acumen

- Attention to Detail

- Good Judgment

- Decision Making

- Financial Management

- Analytical

- Strong Communication

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for all accounting and finance employees with direct supervision of the Accounting Manager and versight of the Accounting Clerk.

Working Conditions

Job may require some travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Equal Oportunity Policy

The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for all of its employees. It is WSPA’s long-standing policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, military service, citizenship of individuals legally authorized to work in the United States or any other basis prohibited by law.