Comptroller/business manager, Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia

Posted by on May 17, 2010

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PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA—COMPTROLLER/BUSINESS MANAGER POSITION

The Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia, a nationally-renowned public interest law firm devoted to equality and systemic change, seeks a comptroller/business manager.

The position includes responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the Law Center including processing and paying invoices, managing deposits, preparing and processing payroll, preparing financial reports for management, reconciling account statements, preparing grant applications and tracking grant funding, assisting in the preparation of the annual audit, preparation of tax returns and other required reporting, and assisting in the preparation of the annual budget.  The position also includes responsibility for all aspects of office management including supervising vendor contracts, purchases and arranging for repairs and maintenance; supervising administrative staff, including technology contractor and volunteers; and serving as document retention compliance officer and CLE compliance officer.  The comptroller/business manager also participates in monthly meetings of the board’s audit/finance committee and bi-monthly meetings of the board of directors.

Applicants must have a Bachelors’ degree in accounting and 5-7 years’ experience, including nonprofit experience.   The position requires an ability to work independently in a job that contains few repetitive transactions.  Candidates must have a high degree of comfort in managing cash flow, knowledge of Microsoft Office and  Peachtree software and excellent communications and interpersonal skills.  The comptroller/business manager is an essential member of our team and is expected to share a strong interest in and commitment to the Law Center’s mission and projects.

The position is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is available immediately.  The salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

The Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates who are minorities or with a disability to apply.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and at least three references by mail or email to:

Jennifer R. Clarke
Executive Director
Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia
United Way Building
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
jclarke@pilcop.org   For more information, visit us at http://www.pilcop.org.