Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on accounting leadership with analysis, compliance support, and process improvement in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities:

• Direct core accounting activities, including oversight of ledger integrity, payables workflow, and daily financial processing.

• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate results.

• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and variance analyses to help leadership understand performance and trends.

• Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate discrepancies, answer reporting questions, and resolve accounting-related issues.

• Identify opportunities to refine procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.

• Coach and support accounting staff through training, guidance, and balanced allocation of responsibilities across the team.

• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities that inform operational and strategic decision-making.

• Organize audit support materials and prepare reconciliations and reports required for external auditors, lenders, insurers, and compliance-related submissions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to general ledger management, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience leading, supervising, or mentoring accounting team members is preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and audit support practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and analytical reporting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.