Accountant to Controller- No CPA Required

The Connor Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership within 48 months

Outstanding compensation & benefits

Job summary

The Connor Group Kids & Community seeks a Not-for-Profit Controller in Dayton, OH to lead day-to-day accounting, payables, and financial reporting for our mission-driven nonprofit. Five years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting are required.

Proficiency with general ledger software (NetSuite, Sage, Intacct, QuickBooks, Yardi) is preferred. This critical role supports under-resourced kids and the community, with outstanding compensation, strong benefits, and

Qualifications

• Five years or greater progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent in experience.
• Experience with general ledger software for accounting (NetSuite, Sage, Intacct, QuickBooks, Yardi).
• No experience required in not-for-profit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, payables, and financial reporting.
• Support and implement key accounting functions for the not-for-profit.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

Intacct

QuickBooks

Yardi

Job description

Connor Group Kids & Community Not-for-Profit Controller

The Connor Group is an industry leader with $5 billion in assets. We have been in business for over 30 years and have won multiple awards including USA TODAY Top Workplace 2026.

Does this Describe You?

• You love accounting. Your coworkers would describe your accounting knowledge, experience, and skills as outstanding!
• You’re detail-oriented but also disciplined and eager to learn what you don’t know.
• You take great pride in keeping accurate financial records and reporting on time.
• You care and are highly motivated knowing your work directly and positively impacts under-resourced kids and community.
• Both writing and verbally, you communicate clearly, provide insight (just not numbers), and make sure there are no surprises.

What We Offer:

• Outstanding compensation and best in the industry benefits.
• The opportunity to become an equity owner within 48 months.
• Named by USA TODAY and Forbes as “One of the Best Workplaces in America!”

Qualified Candidates Possess the Following:

• Five years or greater progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent in experience.
• Experience with general ledger software for accounting. Examples include Netsuite, Sage, Intacct, QuickBooks, Yardi, etc.
• No experience necessary in not-for-profit.

This is an important and critical role to the ongoing success of The Connor Group Kids & Community’s Not-for-Profit. You will oversee and execute all day-to-day accounting, payables, financial reporting, and other key accounting functions.

This is a new role to support the growth of our not-for-profit and an opportunity to make an impact and work with a group of talented, committed people.