Baltimore Controller: Hands-On, Process Improvement Leader

CFS; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS seeks a hands-on Controller in Baltimore, MD to lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a long-standing nonprofit. You will balance strategic oversight with daily accounting activities and partner with leadership to drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with audits (A-133) and AP/AR. This on-site role offers a stable team and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level accounting responsibilities.
• Strong experience with A-133 Single Audit, AP/AR, month-end close, quarter-end close, and account reconciliations.
• NetSuite experience a plus, but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated, independent, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and natural curiosity to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Must be able to pass a background and credit check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed
• Analyze financial data and identify opportunities to improve workflows, controls, and reporting processes
• Partner with finance leadership to ensure accounting activities are completed consistently and correctly
• Serve as a hands-on resource who can operate both at a detailed transactional level and from a broader organizational perspective
• Research issues and help drive continuous process improvement
• Assist with special projects and other accounting initiatives during the engagement

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Advanced Excel

Self-motivated

Independent

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

AP/AR tooling

Job description

CFS seeks a hands-on Controller in Baltimore, MD to lead month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a long-standing nonprofit. You will balance strategic oversight with daily accounting activities and partner with leadership to drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with audits (A-133) and AP/AR. This on-site role offers a stable team and meaningful community impact.