Strategic Finance Controller & Team Leader

Site; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Baltimore Corps is seeking a Controller to lead a growing finance team and act as a strategic partner to the CFO. You’ll oversee accounting, reporting, grants compliance, and internal controls to scale operations as the organization grows.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting, translating financial data into actionable insights for leadership. Strong communication and systems improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, grants, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading people and complex finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls with GAAP alignment.
• Manage month-end close, financial statements and audits; ensure grant compliance.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Translate financial data into insights for leadership and the Board.
• Lead process improvement and scalable controls across accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership and people management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Budgeting and forecasting

Grant compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Martus

Bill.com

Paycom

Job description

Baltimore Corps is seeking a Controller to lead a growing finance team and act as a strategic partner to the CFO. You’ll oversee accounting, reporting, grants compliance, and internal controls to scale operations as the organization grows.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting, translating financial data into actionable insights for leadership. Strong communication and systems improvement are essential.