Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

A client of ours is looking for a Controller for a contract role to lead the accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, treasury functions, compliance, grant accounting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership to ensure sound financial management, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. This position also provides leadership and oversight to accounting personnel and external financial resources.

Responsibilities of Controller

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and board committees while managing cash flow, treasury functions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, grants, and contracts.
• Support budgeting processes, variance analysis, grant proposal development, and post-award financial management.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory, grant, contractual, audit, and tax requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff and external financial partners, providing leadership, training, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, funding compliance, and organizational objectives.
• Participate in leadership, finance committee, and board meetings as needed.
• Manage financial systems and reporting tools while driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and technology enhancements.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications of Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• CPA designation, Master's degree, or other advanced accounting credentials preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Prior nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, grant compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting audits and working directly with external auditors.
• Thorough understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with government grant reporting platforms and funding compliance systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present financial information to leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational mission-driven values.
• Willingness to participate in organizational initiatives and community-focused activities.

If you are interested in this or similar Controller roles, please contact Bernadette Komatick at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com for additional information and reference JO# 03710-0013481246