Controller

Baltimore-Corps; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Baltimore Corps is seeking a Controller to lead a growing finance team and act as a strategic partner to the CFO. You’ll oversee accounting, reporting, grants compliance, and internal controls to scale operations as the organization grows.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting, translating financial data into actionable insights for leadership. Strong communication and systems improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, grants, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading people and complex finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls with GAAP alignment.
• Manage month-end close, financial statements and audits; ensure grant compliance.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Translate financial data into insights for leadership and the Board.
• Lead process improvement and scalable controls across accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership and people management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Budgeting and forecasting

Grant compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Martus

Bill.com

Paycom

Job description

As Controller, you’ll play a key leadership role in strengthening financial operations, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring long‑term sustainability. You’ll serve as a true strategic partner and #2 to the CFO, lead a growing finance team, and translate financial data into clear insights for leadership and the Board.

Description:

Lead the Finance Function

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls in alignment with GAAP
• Manage month-end close, financial statements, and audit processes
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including federal, state, and foundation funding
• Partner with the CFO and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Analyze financial performance and clearly communicate trends and risks
• Support Board and committee reporting
• Own process improvement and internal controls, strengthening workflows, systems, and scalability across accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting
• Enhance financial systems and integrations (including automation opportunities)
• Ensure strong controls and scalable processes as the organization grows

Lead & Develop the Team

• Provide leadership and structure to a multi-level finance team
• Build clarity, accountability, and development opportunities
• Foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented environment

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (CPA and/or MBA preferred) and 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of people and complex operations

• Deep knowledge of accounting, grant compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Hands‑on experience with audit coordination, budgeting, financial analysis, AP/AR, payroll, and investments
• Strong proficiency with Sage Intacct, Martus, and Bill.com (Paycom a plus)
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data into strategy
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to finance and non‑finance audiences alike.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

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