Controller Corporate

Trueline; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off and 12 annual paid holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its Honolulu team in a fully onsite role. The successful candidate will lead accounting operations, establish budgets, and partner directly with executive leadership.

The position offers a salary range of $90,000-$120,000 based on experience, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits. You will play an essential role in shaping accounting processes and supporting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Proficient in GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and full-cycle accounting.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to structure an evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and monthly close processes.
• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Education

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

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Job description

Trueline is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its Honolulu team in a fully onsite role near Ala Moana for a mission-driven behavioral health and human services organization supporting children, adults, and families, This hands‑on leader will strengthen accounting operations, establish reliable budgets and reporting, improve financial processes, and partner directly with executive leadership and an experienced Finance Director.

What You’ll Do as the Corporate Controller:

• Lead day‑to‑day accounting operations, including the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses that give leadership a clear view of financial performance
• Review current accounting practices, clean up outstanding issues, and create organized, repeatable processes
• Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and approval procedures to protect the organization and improve accuracy
• Prepare timely financial statements and translate the numbers into practical insights for executive leadership
• Coordinate audit, tax, compliance, and year‑end reporting activities
• Partner closely with the CEO, VP, and Finance Director on financial priorities and business decisions
• Supervise and support a part‑time accounting team member
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, and department efficiency
• Remain actively involved in the work while helping the finance function become more structured and dependable

Must‑Haves as the Corporate Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification or a comparable professional accounting credential
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and full‑cycle accounting
• Demonstrated experience creating budgets, managing close processes, and analyzing financial results
• Experience identifying accounting issues and implementing practical process improvements
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to an evolving environment
• A hands‑on leadership style and the confidence to begin contributing quickly
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with executives and an experienced Finance Director
• Ability to work onsite in Honolulu 5 days per week

Nice‑to‑Haves as the Corporate Controller:

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or another regulated service organization
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior accounting leadership experience
• Experience with multi‑program, multi‑location, or government‑funded operations
• QuickBooks experience
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, or data analytics skills
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience helping an organization improve controls, rebuild processes, or navigate a period of change

This Position Offers:

• Salary range of $90,000-$120,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Bonus eligibility
• Employer‑provided parking near Ala Moana
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and 12 annual paid holidays
• Direct access to executive leadership
• A collaborative partnership with a long‑tenured Finance Director
• The opportunity to shape accounting processes and make a visible organizational impact
• A team that is actively investing in stronger culture, communication, and stability
• Career development opportunities

Trueline is an unabashed equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.