Corporate Controller

About the role

Trueline's client, a mission-driven behavioral health and human services organization supporting children, adults, and families, is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its Honolulu team in a fully onsite role near Ala Moana.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses that give leadership a clear view of financial performance
• Review current accounting practices, clean up outstanding issues, and create organized, repeatable processes
• Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and approval procedures to protect the organization and improve accuracy
• Prepare timely financial statements and translate the numbers into practical insights for executive leadership
• Cook up audit, tax, compliance, and year-end reporting activities
• Coordinate with the CEO, VP, and Finance Director on financial priorities and business decisions
• Supervise and support a part-time accounting team member
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, and department efficiency
• Remain actively involved in the work while helping the finance function become more structured and dependable

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification or a comparable professional accounting credential
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and full-cycle accounting
• Demonstrated experience creating budgets, managing close processes, and analyzing financial results
• Experience identifying accounting issues and implementing practical process improvements
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring structure to an evolving environment
• A hands-on leadership style and the confidence to begin contributing quickly
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with executives and an experienced Finance Director

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or another regulated service organization
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior accounting leadership experience
• Experience with multi-program, multi-location, or government-funded operations
• QuickBooks experience
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, or data analytics skills
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience helping an organization improve controls, rebuild processes, or navigate a period of change

Skills

• Technical proficiency in accounting software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Salary range of $90,000-$120,000, based on experience and qualifications

Bonus eligibility

Employer-provided parking near Ala Moana

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off and 12 annual paid holidays

Direct access to executive leadership

A collaborative partnership with a long-tenured Finance Director

The opportunity to shape accounting processes and make a visible organizational impact

A team that is actively investing in stronger culture, communication, and stability

Career development opportunities

Pay

Salary range of $90,000-$120,000, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Onsite in Honolulu 5 days per week