Make something that matters
We work together to combine the best technology with research-based, engaging curriculum. As a nonprofit, we strive first and foremost to make a difference in the lives of children, reaching them early, and helping build a strong foundation for their future.
Sound like a mission you can get behind? We are looking for creative, collaborative and passionate people to help make it happen. Join us!
Love where you work
U.S.
Our U.S. headquarters and customer service offices are located in the broader Salt Lake City area. We also have remote employees across the country.
Romania
Our Romania office is located in Timisoara, one of the country’s most populous cities, and houses much of our development team.
Competitive benefits
Medical
Fully paid premiums for health insurance and a company contribution to a health savings account
Save up
403(b) retirement plan, matched up to 5%, and flexible spending accounts
Health & Wellness
Dental, vision, disability and life insurances, plus wellness programs and confidential employee assistance programs
Generous time off
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Office life
Relaxed dress code, cafeteria or meal vouchers, and company outings
Work-life balance
Sane hours, including flexible schedules where possible, and an easy commute
Early Education Advocate – UPSTART
Taylorsville, UT - Full Time
6/21/2017
LOCATION: Taylorsville, UT
EMPLOYMENT: Full Time
POSTING DATE: 6/21/2017
JOB LINK: https://www.waterford.org/job/early-education-advocate-upstart/
Early Education Advocate – UPSTART
If you are interested in working for a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to enable every child with the finest education possible by providing high-quality educational models, programs, and software,” we would like the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the possibility of you joining the Waterford team.
Join our staff and become involved in UPSTART. This in-home preschool program is looking for individuals who are passionate about early education and helping parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
As an Early Education Advocate, you will have your own family accounts for which you will be responsible.
Some of these responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Creating a supportive relationship with your assigned families from enrollment to graduation
• Staying in communication on a weekly basis with your designated families to answer questions and offer motivational tips to encourage the child’s software usage and inspire parents to become a champion of their child’s kindergarten success
• Managing software usage and family profiles using an online CRM
• Receiving incoming phone calls regarding program information, usage and software functionality
Skills and Education Required:
• Ability to communicate, motivate and respond with empathy to a diverse group of parents
• Ability to gain trust, nourish relationships, listen attentively and articulate clearly your intended message
• Problem-solving skills, organizational skills, effective time-management skills, and the ability to take ownership of any situation
• Goal oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Great work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g. telephone, e-mail)
• Ability to learn new processes and technical troubleshooting skills quickly
• Type at least 40 WPM
• Basic experience with Microsoft Excel and Word and Internet functionality
Preferred Skills:
• Call center or early education experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) helpful, but not required
• Technical writing skills a plus
Waterford is proud to offer the following benefits for full-time employees:
• Medical with HSA
• FSA and Dependent care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement matching plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long Term Insurance
• Critical Illness and Group Accident
• EAP
• Legal Shield
• Vacation, holiday, sick, and floating time off
** Please send resume and cover letter to yvonneburgos@waterford.org or submit via the links below.
Controller
Sandy - Full Time
3/23/2016
LOCATION: Sandy
EMPLOYMENT: Full Time
POSTING DATE: 3/23/2016
JOB LINK: https://www.waterford.org/job/controller/
Controller
The controller directs the daily financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. He or she is responsible for the company’s accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over all accounting areas, payroll management, and budgetary controls. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants;
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the program vice presidents; continuously collaborate with program vice presidents to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support program operations.
• Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines.
• Maintains the company’s system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances.
• Is responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines to ensure continued qualification for the organization as a nonprofit entity.
• Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary.
• Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with seven to ten years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders. The Controller will ideally have experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs including both State and Federal grants.
Specific requirements include:
• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals;
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Waterford’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for finance
• A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus. simple reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
EDUCATION
• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major
• CPA or Masters degree preferred