Controller
Robert Half · Hartford, CT · 5 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO with the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, improve processes, and mentor a talented finance team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, and internal controls.
- Lead the annual external audit process, including nonprofit and grant reporting.
- Oversee Form 990 coordination and financial compliance.
- Support organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Present financial information and recommendations to executive leadership and Board committees.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a finance organization while fostering continuous improvement.
- Drive technology, automation, and AI initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting.
- Partner cross-functionally to support strategic business decisions and organizational growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including Form 990 exposure.
- Experience leading external audits, grant reporting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Passion for process improvement, automation, and leveraging AI within finance.
- CPA and/or public accounting background highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including Form 990 exposure.
- Experience leading external audits, grant reporting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Passion for process improvement, automation, and leveraging AI within finance.
- CPA and/or public accounting background highly preferred.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and regulations.
- Experience with process improvement and automation.
- Understanding of AI and its applications in finance.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Free online training.
- Access to top jobs.
- Company 401(k) plan.
Qualifications
Skills
Benefits
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The role offers hybrid flexibility.