What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at GHJ?
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A growing nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and help drive financial excellence across the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support a meaningful mission.
Overview
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and the monthly close process while leading a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for building efficient financial operations.
\n- Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and budget variance analyses
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in partnership with finance leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
- Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support financial systems enhancements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA required
- 5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including nonprofit accounting
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP (ASC 958) and financial reporting
- Experience leading accounting teams and managing audits
- Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems and advanced Excel skills (Sage Intacct experience preferred)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Opportunity to lead the finance function for a mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture
- Visible leadership role with direct partnership to executive management
- Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, generous PTO, and professional development support
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Salary : $120,000 - $125,000