Company Information

For over 20 years, Personify has served as the technology foundation that empowers nonprofit organizations to better engage their constituents, maximize revenue and optimize operations.

Nearly 25 percent of the US population interacts with Personify through their involvement in nonprofit organizations. As the market leading Constituent Management & Engagement (CME) platform, we serve modern nonprofits by seamlessly managing information and interactions on a single platform, extending their power to connect to their constituents.

We offer end-to-end solutions for organizations of all sizes from large associations to charities, YMCAs, JCCs and nonprofits that are just getting started. A third of our clients use more than one Personify product, whether they’re managing a national organization, a state or local chapter or developing an online community for a group of members.

We are committed to creating a world where people spend more time pursuing their passions and less time managing their technology.

Job Description:Assistant Controller

The Opportunity

Personify has an amazing opportunity for a bright, energetic Accounting professional to join our team within a fast-growing software company. This position will report into the Controller and play a key role on the finance and accounting team.  This team engages directly with Senior Executives throughout the organization. The Assistant Controller will be a close partner to the business and be involved in all financial decisions, strategic projects, and improving the efficiency of day-to-day operations.  The successful candidate will be responsible for budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting.  

Given the frequent meetings and collaboration with Senior Executives and leadership throughout the organization, strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace and wants to make a major impact on Personify’s success.

This position will reside at Personify’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

Guide management’s financial decisions by ensuring timely and accurate financial closes and continuously looking for process and system improvements

Build, Monitor, and Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets and actual expenditures

Leads and manages financial staff and takes ownership of results – through coaching employees and appraising the team’s individual job results

Monitor and report on the financial condition of Personify by coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements; coordinating all audit activity with external auditors

Provide thought leadership to the functional executives to ensure that strategic decisions consider the financial implications

Prepare month/quarterly reports and presentations for executive management, investors and Board of Directors.

Assist finance team in hitting budget objectives by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, consolidating, and interpreting financial data

Required Skills / Experience 

Adaptable – must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment, with occasionally long hours 

Team Oriented – able to lead others, work independently, and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team 

Proactive – highly motivated self-starter and intellectually curious with a tendency towards action and desire to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance

Tools – Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software, with demonstrated ability to improve processes via automation and end-to-end efficiencies 

Qualifications – Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s Degree and/or CPA preferred

Experience – Public accounting experience is highly valued, as is demonstrated success and increasing responsibility within a company’s accounting function