About this opportunity
Acquire Talent Partners LLC lists this Controller (Temp to Perm) (Essex County) opportunity in essex county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The client, a $60M Community Org, is seeking a Controller to join their accounting and finance team on a consulting basis, with the possibility of becoming a full time employee. This position reports to the CFO, manages a small team, and leads all aspects of the GL, closes, audits, tax prep, financial reporting, and board deck prep. There is additional work as they modernize the department of digitalization, implementations, process design, control improvements, and additional. This position is remote with occasional in person meetings in Essex County - generally once per week.
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end core accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, payroll, and balance sheet) while managing timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
Prepare accurate internal financial statements, track restricted and unrestricted funds, and deliver variance analysis and trend reports to support executive decision-making.
Maintain strong internal controls, ensure GAAP and nonprofit regulatory compliance, and serve as the primary liaison for external audits.
Mentor and manage accounting staff while partnering with HR, Operations, Development, and executive leadership to align organizational goals.
Leverage financial systems and continuously update procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and data integrity.
Combine technical expertise in fund accounting and strategic analytical skills with a commitment to integrity, risk management, and the organizational mission.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced degree / certifications strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit or fund accounting
3+ years of leadership experience
Experience in a multi-entity or complex organizational environment preferred
Who can apply
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