Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a nonprofit community mental health organization in Tennessee. This permanent role will oversee core accounting functions, support sound fiscal planning, and provide reliable financial reporting to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, steady leadership, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and timely completion of monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and interpret financial reports, including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and consolidated statements, to support informed decision-making.
• Manage the annual audit process by coordinating schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed for audited financial statements.
• Oversee bank, credit card, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Monitor cash position and financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and areas that require corrective action or additional review.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records, ensuring materials are properly compiled, retained, and accessible for reporting and audit needs.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, establishing clear expectations and promoting consistent, high-quality financial practices.
• Support organizational financial operations through strong internal controls, process oversight, and effective use of Excel for analysis, reporting, and account review.• At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a controller or senior-level finance role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, account reconciliation, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Experience analyzing financial statements, cash flow activity, and balance sheet accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and spreadsheet-based financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage bank, cash, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations in a complex operating environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain thorough documentation and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, preferably within a nonprofit or healthcare-related setting.