Not for profit seeks Controller

Key Responsibilities: Direct the organization's financial reporting, month-end close, and day-to-day accounting operations. Oversee cash management, general ledger activity, journal-entry review and approval, account reconciliations, and related accounting functions. Provide financial analysis and insight to senior management regarding financial performance at both the departmental and organization-wide levels. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across an organization with multiple entities and funding sources. Maintain the proper classification and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds in accordance with nonprofit accounting requirements. Assess and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting processes, and operational efficiency. Lead process-improvement initiatives and provide direction to the accounting team on implementing best practices. Serve as a key point of contact for the organization's external auditors, coordinating audit requests and supporting the annual audit process. Prepare and provide supporting schedules and financial information for Form 990 preparation. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting staff, helping team members strengthen their technical skills and advance in their careers. Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on financial reporting, analysis, and accounting matters.

Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience. Strong nonprofit accounting experience preferred. CPA strongly desired, but not required. Experience working within a complex organization with multiple entities and funding sources. Strong financial reporting experience, including the proper classification and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds. Demonstrated experience managing the month-end close, general ledger, audit support, internal controls, and financial analysis. Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting professionals. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and stronger internal controls. Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems; NetSuite experience is strongly desired but not required. Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Qualified candidates who meet these requirements are encouraged to submit their resume in confidence to ken.casaccio@lhh.com.