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Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for the organization. This position combines hands-on technical accounting work with team leadership, ensuring reliable reporting, sound internal controls, and well-coordinated business office activities. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative management style, and the ability to support accurate financial results across recurring and year-end processes.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily business office activities, including accounting operations, cash handling oversight, and accounts payable administration, while guiding staff across these functions.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver timely and accurate general ledger balances and financial reporting.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries for significant transactions, maintaining complete and well-supported accounting records.
- Oversee the general ledger environment and perform reconciliations for balance sheet and other designated accounts to preserve financial accuracy.
- Monitor billing, revenue activity, and cash posting results, and review grant-related revenue tracking on a regular monthly basis.
- Support preparation of financial statements and related schedules, including cash flow reporting and year-end audit materials requested by external auditors.
- Review daily cash receipts, manage bank activity, and complete required transfers, payment controls, and Positive Pay processing.
- Coordinate required financial filings and reporting obligations, including state reports, 1099-related year-end support, reimbursement tracking, and census submissions.
- Maintain and refine business office policies and procedures, and handle additional finance assignments requested by leadership.
- Supervise and coach accounting and payroll team members, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continued development.
- At least 7 years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for financial close and general ledger activities.
- Demonstrated background in accounting leadership, with experience overseeing staff and managing day-to-day finance operations.
- Strong knowledge of month-end and quarter-end close processes, journal entry preparation, and financial statement support.
- Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, accounts payable oversight, and cash management procedures.
- Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to apply sound judgment to financial transactions.
- Effective communication and team-building skills, with the ability to provide direction, coaching, and cross-functional support.
- High attention to detail and organizational ability, with a track record of maintaining accurate records and meeting reporting deadlines.