Controller

About Us:

The Henry Luce Foundation, established in 1936, is a private,
nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich public discourse by
promoting innovative scholarship, cultivating leadership, and
fostering international understanding. With a focus on American
art, Asia, theology, higher education, and public policy, the
Foundation invests in programs that break new ground, inspire
action, and create positive change.

A Vibrant and Collaborative Work Culture:

With a staff of 25, the Foundation offers an opportunity to
build collaborative relationships across the organization in
support of grantmaking.  We offer an optional hybrid work
schedule with most employees on site on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays. Our excellent benefits package includes 4 weeks of
vacation time, holiday closing during the last week of the year,
and a generous contribution to employee retirement savings.

Position Overview: 

The Controller is a newly created position and is responsible
for managing the day-to-day accounting for HLF’s financial
transactions, as well as the preparation of financial statements,
various financial reports and analyses, and tax filings. The
Controller also plays an important role in implementing and
ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

General Accounting and Reporting

• Partners with CFO in preparing financial analyses and drafting
  the annual financial statements as well as developing accounting
  standards, policies, internal processes, and reports.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the finance department,
  including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and
  general ledger accounting as well as HLF’s outsourced Information
  Technology provider

Audit, Tax, Compliance

• Manages the annual audit process, including coordinating with
  external auditors, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring
  compliance with all audit requirements.

• Reviews various Federal and foreign tax forms and filings
  (e.g., 990PF, 990T, Form 5500, Form 1099, etc.) and gathers
  information needed by the outside accounting firm. Assists in the
  review, preparation and filing of state tax returns. Schedules and
  manages Federal and state estimated tax payments on a quarterly (or
  as needed) basis.

 Budgeting and Planning

Plays a leading role in the compilation of the annual operating
budget. Supports the CFO in budget management by tracking,
analyzing, and providing commentary on budget/forecast changes;
preparing reports and analysis needed for annual financial
budget.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years of accounting and
management experience required, preferably in a non-profit or
philanthropic environment; public accounting and management
experience preferred. Experience with accounting for restricted
funds a plus. Master’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA
credentials are required. 

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $160,000 -$180,000.

The Henry Luce Foundation is an equal employment opportunity
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.