Controller

Controller

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience
• CPA active license required
• 2+ years Controller-level experience (managing staff that report into you)
• 10 years of successful experience in leadership, overseeing large teams and leading financial programs
• Proven experience managing a general ledger of a company and running a month-end close process from start to finish
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong command of US GAAP accounting and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems including advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Workday financials
• Proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Some travel/business related driving required
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Manage processes, capturing, maintaining, and reporting accurate financial data
• Ensure that the monthly/quarterly financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Compare results to the prior year, monthly trends, and plans
• Oversee the Accounting, Grants Management and Reporting/Consolidation teams
• Facilitate seamless coordination across different departments, including both program and administrative offices
• Promote effective collaboration and information sharing
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Strategic Partnership
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership & Team Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for heavy experience in nonprofit and/or grant/fund accounting and OMB Circulars
• Preference for working knowledge of Adaptive Insights software