Senior Controller: Grants & Compliance Leader

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants seeks a Financial Services Manager (Controller) to lead accounting operations, grant management, and financial reporting. The role ensures GAAP/GASB compliance, internal controls, and timely ACFR preparation while coordinating audits with external auditors.

You will oversee month-end close, cash management, and staff supervision, collaborating with program managers on budgets and expenditures for grants and special initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience.
• Minimum 3 years in grant accounting, financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience with ACFR and Single Audit processes.
• CPA license required; equivalent combinations considered where allowed.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain general ledger and accuracy of financial records.
• Review and prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage grant accounting, reimbursements, and grant closeout.
• Prepare ACFR and Single Audit documentation; liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GASB, GAAP, and grant regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
• Lead system workflow improvements and access controls with IT.
• Present financial reports and analyses to executives and stakeholders.
• Guide program managers on budgets, forecast expenditures, and grant management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Supervise accounting staff and support professional development.
• Oversee accounts receivable and cash management activities.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants seeks a Financial Services Manager (Controller) to lead accounting operations, grant management, and financial reporting. The role ensures GAAP/GASB compliance, internal controls, and timely ACFR preparation while coordinating audits with external auditors.

You will oversee month-end close, cash management, and staff supervision, collaborating with program managers on budgets and expenditures for grants and special initiatives.