We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a not-for-profit organization. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance candidate who can bring strong oversight to core accounting operations while helping maintain accurate, timely reporting. The person in this role will contribute to close activities, cash planning, and regulatory reporting while guiding day-to-day work across transactional accounting functions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly closing process to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and maintaining reliable accounting records.
- Prepare cash flow projections and monitor short-term liquidity needs to support financial planning.
- Coordinate and support the consolidated fiscal reporting cycle, ensuring required submissions are complete and accurate.
- Provide direction and oversight to transactional accounting staff, including review of routine financial activities.
- Produce internal financial reports and assist with the preparation of documentation needed for audits and compliance reviews.
- Use Fund E-Z and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, track activity, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Prior experience in an Assistant Controller, Controller, or senior accounting role within a not-for-profit environment.
- Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger management, and account reconciliation practices.
- Experience preparing financial reports and supporting financial statement audit activities.
- Ability to develop and manage cash flow forecasts with a high level of accuracy.
- Hands-on proficiency with Fund E-Z and advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated experience supervising or overseeing transactional accounting staff.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities in a deadline-driven setting.