Controller at Creative Financial Staffing
New Haven, CT
About the Job
Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for making a difference?
Join our client’s dynamic team as a Controller, where your expertise will directly contribute to building stronger communities!
Why This Controller Role Matters:
As Controller, you will play a pivotal role in our client’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic impact. You’ll lead a talented team, manage critical financial functions, and collaborate with leadership to drive innovation.
About this Controller Role
- Our client is a highly regarded nonprofit organization with multiple locations along the Connecticut shoreline.
- This is a highly visible, impactful, and collaborative role, reporting directly to the CFO—who is EXCELLENT!
- Our client offers work-life balance, a hybrid work model, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Responsibilities of the Controller
- Leadership with Impact: Inspire and guide a high-performing accounting team to achieve excellence.
- Strategic Financial Oversight: Supervise general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to ensure impeccable accuracy and timeliness.
- Grant Management Expertise: Ensure compliance and reporting for diverse grant programs, driving accountability and results.
- Innovation and Efficiency: Analyze operations and recommend improvements to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Collaboration at the Core: Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure financial records reflect organizational goals and performance.
- Professional Growth: Leverage your expertise in audits, budgeting, forecasting, and software systems to advance our financial capabilities.
Qualifications of the Controller
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- 5–7 years of experience in accounting and finance.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong Excel proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Proven track record of accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication.
- Being a team player with strong leadership skills is a MUST.
- CPA designation and/or a master’s degree in business or accounting is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
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MaxSalary: USD125000
MinSalary: USD110000