Employment

Accounting Manager/Entry Level Controller

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager role is an entry level controllership role and serves as the senior financial leader responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, oversight of accounting operations, and delivery of strategic financial insight to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. This role combines hands-on leadership of the accounting function with mid-level financial strategy. The Accounting Manager will ensure accurate financial management, maintain strong internal controls, and support organizational growth through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting & Financial Operations:
  • Lead and optimize all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Ledger
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
  • Maintain and continuously improve accounting systems, processes, and controls
  • Provide backup support for the bookkeeper on payroll and all accounting functions
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to executive leadership and the Board
  • Monitor key financial metrics and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with leadership
  • Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow projections
  • Analyze budget-to-actual performance and provide variance explanations
• Cash & Investment Management:
  • Oversee cash management strategy, including liquidity planning and reserve management
  • Provide recommendations to leadership and the Board on cash reserve allocation and investment strategies

• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  • Establish and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard assets and minimize risk
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal tax regulations
  • Maintain policies and procedures aligned with best practices
• Audit & External Relationships:
  • Lead all external audit and review engagements, serving as primary liaison to auditors and CPA firms
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Serve in a supporting role to the CEO, President and Board on financial strategy and organizational performance
  • Support long-term planning, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making
• Board Support:
  • Prepare and present financial reports and materials for Board meetings
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and organizational information
• Human Resources & Administrative Oversight:
  • Provide oversight of employee benefits administration, retirement plans, and compliance related HR functions in coordination with third-party administrators
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a financial and compliance perspective
• Team Leadership
  • Supervise and develop accounting staff, including the bookkeeper and future accountant(s)
  • Provide mentorship, establish performance expectations, and ensure accountability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 5+ years’ experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager or similar senior level accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards, ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Experience in nonprofit, education, or public-sector environments preferred

Key Competencies:

• High integrity and sound judgment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present to executive leadership and Boards

To apply, please submit your application through Indeed at the following link: Accounting Manager/Entry Level Controller