A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Controller at Robert Half Controller at Robert Half in Halethorpe, Maryland Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
A respected, community-centered nonprofit is seeking a Controller to lead finance, accounting, payroll, and HR administration in a mission-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who wants to make a meaningful impact while partnering closely with a highly regarded and tenured Executive Director. If you are someone who values purpose-driven work, enjoys building strong processes, and wants to be part of a collaborative leadership team, this could be an outstanding next step. The Controller will oversee core business operations related to finance and accounting, including budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, payroll coordination, grants, and HR administration. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage the annual budget process in partnership with leadership Monitor financial performance and maintain budget-to-actual reporting throughout the year Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and board review Collaborate with department leaders and program owners regarding budget questions and financial performance Oversee accounting activities to ensure transactions are properly recorded and documented in accordance with GAAP Manage cash activity, expenses, deposits, and reporting requirements Support annual audit preparation and related compliance activities, including tax filings Assist with grant expenditure tracking, restricted fund compliance, and financial reporting Oversee payroll coordination and maintain the relationship with the payroll provider Support employee onboarding, status changes, separations, and personnel records administration Maintain organized employee records and support HR-related operational processes Support business office operations and complete special projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required Progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a nonprofit organization Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting best practices Experience with budgeting, reconciliations, audit support, and compliance Exposure to payroll processing and vendor management Strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and high attention to detail Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment Professional, collaborative, and service-oriented approach Why This Role Opportunity to support a meaningful mission with visible community impact Direct partnership with an established and well-respected Executive Director Broad leadership scope across finance, accounting, payroll, and HR operations Collaborative environment with the ability to improve processes and make a lasting contribution If you are interested in combining strong financial leadership with mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply to Tracy Kaszuba on or to tracy.kaszuba at RobertHalf. My work email address is also at the top of my profile.
