Controller

HOPE Staffing L.L.C.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HOPE Staffing L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations across its divisions in Oklahoma City. This role will lead a small accounting team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide leadership with actionable financial insights.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in management. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, with potential year-end bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2 accounting staff and oversee AP/AR processes.
• Manage month-end/year-end close and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure accurate financial operations for multiple divisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

• The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations across its divisions, including CVB, PAC, FOKC, Membership, Grants, and Partnerships.
• This role manages a small accounting team, ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory and grant requirements, and provides leadership with actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise 2 accounting staff, oversee AP/AR, credit card approvals, check signing, and RFP processes.
• Financial Operations: Manage month-end/year-end close, prepare financial statements, oversee invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Division Support: Ensure accurate financial operations for CVB, PAC, FOKC, Membership, and Partnerships, including pledge tracking, ethics filings, and commission oversight.
• Grant & Compliance: Maintain grant compliance (EDA, CJAC), submit reports, update SAM.gov, and coordinate funding requests.
• Audit, Tax & Special Projects: Support audits, tax filings (990-NEC), budget preparation, event financials, ARPA closeout, and special campaign accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in supervisory or management roles.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, multi-division financial operations, and grant reporting preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

About the Chamber

• The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber drives economic development, community engagement, and business support across the region. The Controller plays a key role in ensuring financial health and supporting strategic initiatives across all Chamber operations.

Must Have

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or accounting management experience leading accounting staff.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes, financial statements, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Experience overseeing multi-division financial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Nice to Have

• CPA preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Experience with grant reporting and grant compliance preferred.

Additional Information

• Compensation range and bonus eligibility: $100,000–$120,000 base salary; eligible for discretionary year-end bonus historically tied to metrics, ranging from 0–10%.
• Relocation notes: Limited relocation assistance under consideration; regional-state candidates may be considered.
• Job grade, reporting context, or other screening-relevant logistics: Reports directly to the CFO. Supervises 2 accounting staff. Interview process expected to include at least two rounds: virtual interview followed by in-person interview with CFO and CEO.