Fiscal Controller

Jackson County Chamber; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Services, Inc. seeks a Controller to lead the agency's financial operations and ensure sound stewardship of resources. The role partners with senior leadership to provide accurate financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning in a mission-driven setting.

The Controller will oversee budgeting, cash flow, internal controls, and GAAP compliance while supporting program development and community services. Strong leadership and ethical decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong financial leadership and governance skills
• Ability to translate complex financial information for diverse stakeholders
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate the agency’s fiscal operations
• Provide strategic financial partnership in planning and program development
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and trends analyses
• Strengthen fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support department managers in budgeting and financial issues
• Develop reliable cash flow projections and reporting processes
• Manage banking, deposits, and cash-position strategies
• Provide leadership and supervision to fiscal staff
• Ensure resources are used effectively to support community services

Skills

Financial leadership

Leadership & supervision

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving & analysis

Ethical decision-making

Performance management

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Job description

Human Services, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead the financial operations of our agency. This is an excellent opportunity for a fiscal professional who wants to use their expertise to support meaningful community-based services and help guide the long-term financial health of a mission-driven organization.

The Financial Controller serves as a key member of the agency’s structure and is responsible for directing fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and sound financial management practices. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Policy Council, and senior leadership to provide accurate financial analysis, strengthen fiscal systems, support strategic planning, and ensure responsible stewardship of agency resources.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the agency’s fiscal operations
• Serve as a strategic financial partner in agency planning and program development
• Prepare and provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends
• Strengthen fiscal policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls
• Support department managers in understanding budgetary and financial issues
• Develop reliable cash flow projections and reporting processes
• Manage banking, deposits, and cash-position strategies
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to fiscal department staff
• Help ensure agency resources are used effectively to support high-quality services for the community

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a strong financial leader who is analytical, ethical, organized, and able to communicate complex financial information clearly. This person should be comfortable balancing day-to-day fiscal operations with big-picture strategic planning.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strengths in:

• Business acumen
• Leadership and supervision
• Strategic thinking
• Communication
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Ethical decision-making
• Performance management
• Technical accounting knowledge

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Classification: Exempt/Salary. Hours in excess of 40 hours per week may be required to successfully complete the essential functions of the job.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Reports to: Executive Director
• Work Setting: Clerical office environment
• Travel: Occasional travel between agency centers; occasional out-of-state travel for conferences or training may be required

Why Join Human Services, Inc.?

At Human Services, Inc., fiscal leadership directly supports programs and services that make a difference in the lives of children, families, and individuals in our communities. This position offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, strengthen agency operations, and contribute to meaningful, mission-focused work.