Controller

DescriptionOur client, a private institution Darien, Connecticut, is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, payroll, human resources coordination, and office administration. This role partners closely with the General Manager and Finance Committee to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient day-to-day operations. For immediate consideration send resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io (dotcom)Key Responsibilities:Manage daily accounting activities, including cash receipts, deposits, and general ledger accuracyPrepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting for leadership and the Finance CommitteeOversee banking activity, cash controls, and fund transfersAdminister biweekly payroll for year-round and seasonal staff, including timekeeping, overtime, and leave trackingPrepare tax filings, support year-end reporting, and coordinate annual audit activitiesMaintain accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and recommend process improvementsSupervise office staff across accounting, billing, collections, vendor administration, and member servicesSupport HR administration, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, and employee recordsLiaise with insurance brokers and external partners on payroll, risk, and financial documentationQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related fieldAbility to manage staff but also be hands onHigh preference for someone out of schools, private membership organizations, service-based environments, or similar settings with a high volume of individuals paying for on-site services.RequirementsOur client, a private institution Darien, Connecticut, is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, payroll, human resources coordination, and office administration. This role partners closely with the General Manager and Finance Committee to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient day-to-day operations. For immediate consideration send resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io (dotcom)Key Responsibilities:Manage daily accounting activities, including cash receipts, deposits, and general ledger accuracyPrepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and reporting for leadership and the Finance CommitteeOversee banking activity, cash controls, and fund transfersAdminister biweekly payroll for year-round and seasonal staff, including timekeeping, overtime, and leave trackingPrepare tax filings, support year-end reporting, and coordinate annual audit activitiesMaintain accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and recommend process improvementsSupervise office staff across accounting, billing, collections, vendor administration, and member servicesSupport HR administration, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, and employee recordsLiaise with insurance brokers and external partners on payroll, risk, and financial documentationQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related fieldAbility to manage staff but also be hands onHigh preference for someone out of schools, private membership organizations, service-based environments, or similar settings with a high volume of individuals paying for on-site services.Job typePerm