Controller

Bounce Innovation Hub; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Job summary

Bounce Innovation Hub in Akron, Ohio seeks a detail‑driven Controller to manage day‑to‑day finance and accounting, including bookkeeping, grants, budgeting, and internal controls.

Reporting to the CFO, you will collaborate across teams, support audits, prepare monthly financial statements, and ensure compliance with GAAP and federal grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• Strong accounting skills: payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, GL.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements for management, the Board, and grant funders.
• Manages grant accounting, tracking restricted funds and budgets.
• Supports budget development and forecasting with the CFO.
• Maintains internal controls and procurement processes.
• Coordinates annual audit or financial review with external advisors.

Job description

Northeast Ohio’s first open innovation hub, Bounce is 300,000 sq. ft. and nine stories of coworking, creative, event and professional office and lab space with more than 50 resident companies. Bounce offers a variety of programs to support tech and non-tech entrepreneurs and small businesses in an exciting, modern space designed to get work done.

Bounce’s tailored programming equips talented founders with essential tools and resources to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship who are solving problems in the areas of health tech, software, and advanced materials.

Services include coworking and office space, event space and a coffee shop and café. Bounce is for entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers, creatives, gamers, startups, small businesses and corporate innovation teams.

Our team values:

We do hard things well

We figure it out

We work together

We earn trust

We thrive on change

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of Bounce Innovation Hub, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, grant accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This hands‑on role supports accurate and timely financial information for management, the Board of Directors, grant funders, and other stakeholders. The Controller works collaboratively with staff across the organization and serves as a key partner to the CFO in budgeting, audit preparation, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Job Duties:

Accounting & Reporting

• Prepares, analyzes, and issues financial statements and related reports for management, the Board of Directors, grant funders, and other stakeholders.
• Manages grant accounting including tracking restricted funds, recording grants receivable, and assisting with the preparation of grant budgets and monthly reimbursement requests.
• Prepares, tracks, and reconciles ledgers and budgets with multiple programs and grants.
• Collects, analyzes, and consolidates financial data.
• Develops and streamlines operational efficiencies while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Performs accounting operations in collaboration with the CFO, including day-to-day management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparation and posting of receipts, deposits, purchase orders, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping tasks.
• Coordinates and manages procurement activities
• Oversees day-to-day banking and bank accounts, including making bank deposits as needed and performing account reconciliations.
• Assists the CFO in producing the annual budget and forecasts by working with all departmental teams.
• Prepares monthly rental invoices in collaboration with the Program and Place teams.
• Reviews and approves all invoices submitted for payment through the Bill.com platform.
• Manages and completes the annual financial statement audit or financial review process in coordination with the CFO and external advisors.
• Designs, documents, and maintains strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensures compliance with applicable financial rules, regulations, grant requirements, and internal policies.
• Compiles information for the filing of the organization’s tax documents, including Forms 990 and 1099.

Payroll, Banking & Procurement

• Handles and processes expense reports.
• Coordinates and manages procurement activities

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus at least 3‑5 years of relevant experience; nonprofit accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP as it applies to nonprofit organizations preferred. Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus.
• Strong accounting skills, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of and experience in grants accounting, government grant compliance and federal financial regulations, including 2 CFR 200, preferred.
• High ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Adobe, QuickBooks, Bill.com, and related accounting systems.
• Self-starter capable of thriving in a small, dynamic team environment, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity and passion for work that supports startups and the entrepreneurial community.

Physical Demands:

• This role primarily operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and occasionally move office materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

This is a full-time, exempt position based at Bounce Innovation Hub in Akron, Ohio.Salary for this position is $78,000 per year.

Bounce Innovation Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.