Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations for a nonprofit organization in Brunswick, Maine. This role partners closely with senior leadership to deliver reliable reporting, support sound financial planning, and strengthen accountability across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting expertise, a strong grasp of nonprofit compliance, and the leadership skills to guide a high-performing finance function.

Responsibilities:
• Lead day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and recurring financial reporting.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial results.
• Establish and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with nonprofit standards and organizational requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses, offering recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Partner with leadership on cash flow planning, forecasting, banking activity, and liquidity oversight to support operational priorities.
• Oversee fund, grant, and contract accounting, ensuring restricted funding is tracked properly and reporting obligations are met.
• Coordinate annual audits and compliance reviews, including preparation of schedules, support documentation, audit responses, and follow-up on recommendations.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members through coaching, performance oversight, and career growth opportunities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses to maintain the integrity and completeness of accounting records.
• Support budgeting, regulatory filings such as Form 990, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior responsibility for supervising finance or accounting staff.
• Demonstrated background in controllership within a complex accounting environment, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements tied to grants and external funding sources.
• Experience using NetSuite, RealPage, or comparable accounting and enterprise financial systems.
• Ability to interpret financial results, identify variances, and communicate practical recommendations to leadership.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting, audit coordination, and oversight of annual financial statement preparation.
• Exposure to HUD-related financial or compliance requirements is strongly valued.