Controller

Chimes District of Columbia. in; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chimes District of Columbia, Inc. in Baltimore seeks an experienced Controller to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure accurate financial statements, and maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.

You will supervise accounting staff and partner with leadership on financial reporting and compliance. This role requires a CPA, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 10+ years in accounting with leadership, and experience overseeing multi-entity operations, audits, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading accounting teams and complex financial operations.
• Experience with multi-entity organizations and audits.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support accurate reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant variances to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and accurate financial reporting.

Controller (Finance)

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant variances to budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and accurate financial reporting.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Fixed Assets
• Payroll Accounting
• Cash and Treasury Accounting
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Intercompany Accounting
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational accounting policies.
• Ensure timely completion and review of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Functional Expense Allocation & Compliance

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and documentation of allocation methodologies used to support financial reporting and organizational requirements.
• Ensure allocation methodologies are consistently applied, appropriately documented, and periodically reviewed.
• Support preparation of regulatory filings, grant reporting, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure financial reporting accurately reflects organizational activities and funding requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Maintain and strengthen the organization's internal control environment.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks related to accounting processes.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and other external audits.
• Manage preparation of audit schedules and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements resulting from audit findings or internal reviews.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Promote cross-training and succession planning within the accounting function.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, training, and professional development.

Financial Systems, Process Improvement & Automation

• Lead initiatives to reduce the month-end close cycle through process redesign, standardization, and automation.
• Establish and monitor close performance metrics, including close calendar adherence, reconciliation completion, and reporting timelines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting processes and improve data accuracy.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Information Technology to improve financial reporting capabilities and system functionality.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that enhance accounting workflows, reporting, and data integrity.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen controls while increasing efficiency.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Support executive leadership with financial insights and reporting.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, accountability, and decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational growth, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing accounting teams and complex financial operations.
• Experience supporting organizations with multiple business units, service lines, legal entities, or operating divisions.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations within a complex organization with diverse revenue streams and funding sources.
• Experience leading annual financial statement audits and maintaining strong internal control environments.
• Experience implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable accounting practices.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, education, government-funded, or other complex service-based organizations.
• Experience supporting organizations with multiple revenue streams, funding sources, or reimbursement methodologies.
• Experience with government funding, grants, contracts, third-party reimbursement arrangements, or other regulated revenue environments.
• Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-state organizations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting considerations related to diverse funding and revenue sources.
• Ability to manage accounting operations in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish processes and controls across multiple business units or operating entities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels of the organization.