Controller

Dexian; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Charlotte is looking for a Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CPA designation, and over 6 years of financial experience. This role includes managing high-level consultations, financial operations, reporting, and budgeting. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. This position offers the opportunity to impact mission-driven work while ensuring fiscal health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with grant management, cost accounting, or job costing is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and business lines.
• Familiarity with grant management, cost accounting, or job costing is a plus.
• Adaptability: ability to manage multiple priorities and business lines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level consultation regarding fiscal health.
• Oversee full-cycle financial operations and systems management.
• Prepare, interpret, and present financial statements per GAAP.
• Facilitate accurate revenue and expense projections.
• Re-engineer internal controls and accounting processes to mitigate risk and enhance transparency.
• Prepare, interpret, and present financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with independent auditors.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements (IRS and Labor Department filings).
• Manage payroll activities and monthly reconciliations for multiple business lines.
• Develop revenue and expense projections to support budgeting and KPI metrics.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Fiscal planning

Compliance knowledge

Management of multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

CPA designation

Job description

Our nonprofit client is seeking a Controller in the Charlotte area. This role is designed for a finance professional who combines technical mastery with a passion for mission-driven work.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Advisory

• Provide high-level consultation to senior management and Boards of Directors regarding fiscal health and strategic planning.
• Analyze financial data to recommend systemic changes that improve overall performance and efficiency.

Operations & Systems Management

• Oversee full-cycle financial operations, including GL, AP/AR, treasury, and fixed assets.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage financial software systems to streamline client workflows.
• Re-engineer internal controls and accounting processes to mitigate risk and enhance transparency.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare, interpret, and present comprehensive financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the lead liaison with independent auditors.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with federal and state statutory requirements (including IRS and Labor Department filings).
• Manage payroll activities and monthly reconciliations for a varied portfolio of business lines.

Budgeting & Analysis

• Facilitate sound fiscal planning by developing accurate revenue and expense projections.
• Assist clients in budget preparation and the development of key performance metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. A Master’s degree and/or CPA designation is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of experience in comprehensive financial statement preparation and presentation.
• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with grant management, cost accounting, or job costing is a plus.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and "business lines" simultaneously with minimal supervision.

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