We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on accounting leadership with analysis, compliance support, and process improvement in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities:

• Direct core accounting activities, including oversight of ledger integrity, payables workflow, and daily financial processing.
• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and variance analyses to help leadership understand performance and trends.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate discrepancies, answer reporting questions, and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to refine procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
• Coach and support accounting staff through training, guidance, and balanced allocation of responsibilities across the team.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities that inform operational and strategic decision-making.
• Organize audit support materials and prepare reconciliations and reports required for external auditors, lenders, insurers, and compliance-related submissions.