Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced interim controller to provide hands-on financial leadership for a non-profit organization in Columbus, Ohio. This interim controller position will oversee core accounting activities and deliver meaningful financial insight to support leadership decisions. The role will oversee several transactional accountants and lead the month-end close and financial reporting process. This role requires strong leadership, communications, and teaming skills. This interim role is expected to last about 3 months, with potential for extension or contract to hire if desired. Role is 100% onsite at the client's location in Columbus, OH.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting functions, including general ledger activity, payables, receivables, and payroll
- Lead the close process and produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with nonprofit accounting practices.
- Review reconciliations for cash, investments, and balance sheet accounts to maintain complete and reliable financial records.
- Prepare financial analyses, management reports, and board-level materials that highlight performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner with department leaders on annual budgeting, ongoing forecast updates, and monitoring of actual results against financial plans.
- Establish and maintain internal controls that protect organizational assets and support compliance with applicable regulatory and funding requirements.
- Coordinate audit preparation and serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors to ensure a smooth and timely annual audit.
- Support grant finance administration by tracking restricted funding, monitoring grant budgets, and delivering required financial reports to funders.
- Supervise and develop finance team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and maintaining accurate general ledger operations.
- Background overseeing financial reporting, including preparation of monthly and annual statements.
- Experience supporting or leading financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and broader accounting operations such as payables and reconciliations.
- Ability to analyze financial results, explain variances, and present insights clearly to leadership.
- Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance within a nonprofit or similarly regulated environment.
- Proven ability to lead finance staff and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accurate, timely reporting.
