Controller
- Baltimore, MD, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
The Controller is the operational leader of the accounting function and the guardian of financial integrity. This role ensures that all financial activity is accurate, compliant, controlled, and audit-ready, while building the systems, processes, and team necessary to support a growing and mission-driven organization. What You’ll Lead Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
- Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, and month-end close
- Ensure timely, accurate financial statements
- Maintain strong reconciliation and review processes
- Deliver reliable financial reporting packages for leadership
- Identify and resolve accounting issues, anomalies, and variances
Audit, Compliance & Grants
- Lead all audit preparation and coordination (internal and external)
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and grant requirements
- Oversee proper tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds
- Support preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings
Controls & Governance
- Strengthen and maintain internal control frameworks
- Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are in place and followed
- Monitor risk areas and implement corrective actions
- Drive accountability and consistency across financial processes
Systems & Process Improvement
- Continuously improve close, reconciliation, and reporting processes
- Partner with VP Finance on system enhancements and implementations
- Ensure accounting ownership of financial systems and data integrity
- Build scalable infrastructure that supports growth and complexity
Team Leadership
- Manage and develop accounting staff (Senior Accountant, AP, etc.)
- Conduct regular 1:1s and performance management
- Align team structure with organizational needs and growth
- Build bench strength and succession readiness
More about this job
Skills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger
- Payroll
- Month-end close
- Financial statements
- Leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Financial department processes
- Team leadership
- Performance management