Controller

GHJ - 2.9

Dunwoody, GA Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $125,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Nonprofit finance CPA Accounting and finance experience Full Job Description GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. A growing nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and help drive financial excellence across the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support a meaningful mission. Overview Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and the monthly close process while leading a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for building efficient financial operations. Key Responsibilities Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting Prepare financial statements, management reports, and budget variance analyses Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in partnership with finance leadership Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support financial systems enhancements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field CPA required 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including nonprofit accounting Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP (ASC 958) and financial reporting Experience leading accounting teams and managing audits Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems and advanced Excel skills (Sage Intacct experience preferred) Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Why Join? Opportunity to lead the finance function for a mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture Visible leadership role with direct partnership to executive management Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, generous PTO, and professional development support #GHJSS #LI-SV1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.