Controller

Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead our clients accounting function and provide reliable financial insight that supports sound decision-making. The position partners closely with leadership, program teams, and external stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting, uphold compliance, and strengthen financial processes across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization’s accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and deliver clear reporting to executive leadership, finance committees, and the Board.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close cycles, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.
• Guide the annual budgeting process with department leaders and monitor performance against budget through variance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Maintain cash flow projections and oversee liquidity planning to support stable day-to-day operations and long-term financial health.
• Administer accounting for real estate assets, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, lease-related activity, and capital project tracking.
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund activity, grant spending, and funder reporting to ensure compliance with award requirements and accurate fund accounting.
• Serve as the primary contact for the annual audit, coordinate required schedules and documentation, and support tax and regulatory filings.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, credit card activity, petty cash, and payroll coordination with Human Resources.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while identifying opportunities to improve internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226

• Proven experience managing month-end close and maintaining an accurate general ledger in a complex accounting environment.
• Strong background in financial reporting and preparation of compliant financial statements.
• Experience leading annual operating budget development, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund and grant accounting requirements.
• Familiarity with real estate or property accounting, including depreciation, lease activity, and capital project tracking.
• Ability to coordinate audits, support regulatory reporting, and maintain effective internal controls.