Controller (International Labor Union)

Financial Management & Reporting

• →Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, per capita tax tracking, and fixed assets for the International Union and several affiliated entities.
• →Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• →Present comprehensive financial analysis, variance reports, and cash flow projections for the General President and General Executive Board.
• →Manage the annual budgeting process in coordination with department heads, tracking expenditures against strategic priorities.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting (Labor Specific)

• →Direct the preparation and timely filing of the Department of Labor (DOL) Form LM-2, ensuring strict compliance with the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).
• →Ensure full compliance with IRS regulations, including the preparation and filing of Form 990 and related tax exemptions.
• →Manage compliance related to Political Action Committee (PAC) funds and Federal Election Commission (FEC) financial disclosures.
• →Understand ERISA principles as they relate to certain of the affiliated entities.
• →Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit, as well as potential audits by the DOL, IRS, or other regulatory bodies.

Internal Controls & Process Optimization

• →Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal financial controls to safeguard Union assets across headquarters and regional offices.
• →Evaluate, modernize, and streamline accounting systems and workflows, leveraging financial technology to improve departmental efficiency.
• →Develop and maintain documented accounting policies and procedures manuals.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• →Manage, mentor, and develop a professional accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• →Collaborate effectively with Union leadership, regional offices, affiliates, and local chapters regarding per capita tax tracking and financial compliance.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Controller or equivalent leadership role within a large, complex non-profit organization.
• Labor Union Expertise: Extensive, hands-on experience with LM-2 preparation and a deep understanding of LMRDA regulations is strongly preferred. Familiarity with the operations of Taft-Hartley training funds preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in enterprise-level accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct preferred, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and expert-level Excel skills. Experience implementing or upgrading financial systems is a plus.
• Core Competencies: Exceptionally strong analytical skills, impeccable ethical standards, outstanding communication abilities, and a collaborative leadership style.