Controller

Summary:

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the non-profit sector. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the organization’s mission through sound financial practices.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management:
  • Oversee all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
  • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Compliance and Audit:
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Internal Controls:
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Implement and oversee financial controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Team Leadership:
  • Manage and mentor the accounting team.
  • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategic business plans and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in the non-profit sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.