Controller

The Arc of Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Palm Beach County is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations for a $17 million nonprofit health and human services organization. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, general ledger integrity, internal controls, grant accounting, and audit readiness.

You will manage the monthly and annual close, supervise accounting staff, and coordinate audits and Single Audits when applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial audits.
• Advanced Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly and annual close, with a 15-day monthly close target.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Manage grant accounting, cost allocations, and restricted funding.
• Maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and Single Audits, when applicable.
• Oversee fixed assets, restricted net asset releases, leases, debt schedules, and other accounting activities.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Support the VP of Finance with budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Controller to oversee accounting operations for a $17 million nonprofit health and human services organization. The Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, general ledger management, internal controls, grant accounting, audit preparation, and supervision of accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly and annual financial close, with a 15-day monthly close target.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Manage grant accounting, cost allocations, and restricted funding.
• Maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and Single Audits, when applicable.
• Oversee fixed assets, restricted net asset releases, leases, debt schedules, and other accounting activities.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Support the VP of Finance with budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial audits.
• Advanced Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred: CPA, nonprofit accounting experience, grant accounting, Single Audit experience, and knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200.

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven organization where your financial expertise and leadership will help strengthen financial accountability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.