Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half has partnered with a prestigious non-profit on their search for a Controller significant exposure to endowment accounting, grant accounting, financial reporting, and nonprofit fund accounting. This position will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, preparing monthly financial reports, overseeing the preparation & completion of account/bank reconciliations, maintaining accounting/ERP system implementation, managing the month-end process, leading and supporting the accounting team, and collaborating with operational teams to understand financial performance, identify trends, and support informed business decisions. The ideal Controller for this role must have knowledge of current industry regulations, and excellent auditing skills.

Your responsibilities

·        Direct the development and ongoing enhancement of accounting policies, financial procedures, and internal control frameworks

·        Maintain compliance with GAAP, FASB guidelines, institutional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

·        Manage the preparation and review of financial statements, tax returns, and other mandatory financial disclosures

·        Oversee core financial functions, including general ledger accounting, endowment and grant administration, fund accounting, procurement, accounts payable, payroll, individual accounts, accounts receivable, and treasury operations.

·        Administer financial compliance and enterprise risk initiatives, including debt management, bond covenant monitoring, scheduled debt payments, and ongoing adherence to post-issuance requirements

·        Act as the primary financial representative to the Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee, presenting financial results, communicating significant risks, and facilitating discussions regarding audit findings and internal controls

·        Manage the daily operations of the Controller’s Office, including staff supervision, workload planning, performance management, professional development, and the establishment of departmental objectives

·        Evaluate existing accounting workflows and technology platforms to identify opportunities for greater accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery

·        Lead financial system evaluations, implementations, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance

·        Collaborate with executives and department leaders on annual budget preparation, financial performance reviews, budget-to-actual analysis, and periodic forecasts of operating results and financial position

·        Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

The ideal Controller will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.

Other requirements for the Controller role include and are not limited to:

• 7++ years of accounting experience within a non-profit organization
• Endowment Accounting a huge plus
• Workday highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on ERP platform experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and lead accounting professionals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

For more information on this Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact Chad Hildebrand - View phone number on ziprecruiter.com and reference JO#03710-0013527388.