Controller

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

Controller - Baltimore, MD

About The Company And Controller Opportunity

Our client, a well-respected nonprofit organization serving the Baltimore community for more than 100 years, is seeking an Controller to support the accounting team during a period of increased workload and organizational activity.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate will serve as a steady presence for the team, bringing leadership through action, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to keep priorities moving forward without requiring constant direction.

The successful Controller will be a dependable accounting leader who can quickly assess priorities, roll up their sleeves, and make an immediate impact. This person should be equally comfortable handling detailed accounting work and understanding the bigger picture, bringing stability, consistency, and sound judgment to the team throughout the engagement. This role will work alongside a medium sized team but will not supervise anyone directly.

Responsibilities Of The Controller

• 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

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level accounting responsibilities
  • Candidates ready to step up from a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager role are encouraged to apply
• 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 r
• 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

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm on site in Baltimore, MD. Free street parking available nearby

Salary: $100,000-$125,000

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