Part-time Controller

Creative Financial Staffing; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Stamford, CT seeks an experienced Part-Time Controller to oversee nonprofit financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Reporting to the CEO, you will serve as the senior accounting leader, providing financial oversight and strategic guidance to organizational leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, at least seven years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedules, payroll reporting, and other key accounting activities.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, approval workflows, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Oversee cash management, banking activities, payment controls, and treasury-related processes.
• Monitor accounting and reporting related to municipal funding, grants, restricted funds, receivables, and reimbursement activity.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to leadership regarding budgets, operating priorities, resource allocation, and financial trends.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Descripción del empleo

Part Time Controller

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness for an established nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this individual will serve as the senior accounting leader, providing financial oversight, strategic guidance, and support to organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight, Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedules, payroll reporting, and other key accounting activities.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, approval workflows, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Oversee cash management, banking activities, payment controls, and treasury-related processes.
• Monitor accounting and reporting related to municipal funding, grants, restricted funds, receivables, and reimbursement activity.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to leadership regarding budgets, operating priorities, resource allocation, and financial trends.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Serve as the primary finance contact for the annual external audit, coordinating audit schedules, supporting documentation, reconciliations, and responses to audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable nonprofit and public-sector regulations, contractual obligations, and funding requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

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