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CFS
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
Salary:
$85-105k
Location:
Madison, CT (Opportunity to WFH 1 day a week)
Why This Controller Opportunity
Mission oriented organization with 35+ years of experience serving the community
Opportunity to work from home 1 day a week
403b plan
Strong PTO package
Flexibility within working hours
Responsibilities of Controller
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, nonprofit accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
Ensure that internal controls and safeguards are in place for monitoring and managing revenues, expenses and capital expenditures.
Lead the month‑end close process, reconcile monthly financial activity and maintain special funds.
Oversee the organization’s cash balances and cash flow forecasting.
Manage day‑to‑day relationships with banks, agencies and other external parties.
Mitigate potential financial risks by researching and developing alternatives to current financial practices and systems.
Serve as lead for the annual audit process including financial statements, single audit, retirement plan and IRS Form 990.
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes.
Create and distribute financial actuals to budget reports to leadership and budget owners; develop corrective action plans as needed.
Prepare financial projections as necessary.
Assist leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as appropriate.
Compile and submit financial plans and reports as required by state, local, federal and private funders.
Facilitate the resolution of finance‑related matters with internal and external parties in a constructive manner.
Develop the ability of others to contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Develop objectives, prioritize and implement plans consistent with the long term interest of the organization.
Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride and trust. Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group and individual goals.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Experience of Controller
Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred with at least 5 years of accounting experience
Non‑profit experience is preferred, but not required
Knowledge and skills in MS Office, accounting software and payroll systems.
Working knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit and fund accounting.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Accounting
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Controller
role at
CFS
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
Salary:
$85-105k
Location:
Madison, CT (Opportunity to WFH 1 day a week)
Why This Controller Opportunity
Mission oriented organization with 35+ years of experience serving the community
Opportunity to work from home 1 day a week
403b plan
Strong PTO package
Flexibility within working hours
Responsibilities of Controller
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, nonprofit accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
Ensure that internal controls and safeguards are in place for monitoring and managing revenues, expenses and capital expenditures.
Lead the month‑end close process, reconcile monthly financial activity and maintain special funds.
Oversee the organization’s cash balances and cash flow forecasting.
Manage day‑to‑day relationships with banks, agencies and other external parties.
Mitigate potential financial risks by researching and developing alternatives to current financial practices and systems.
Serve as lead for the annual audit process including financial statements, single audit, retirement plan and IRS Form 990.
Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes.
Create and distribute financial actuals to budget reports to leadership and budget owners; develop corrective action plans as needed.
Prepare financial projections as necessary.
Assist leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as appropriate.
Compile and submit financial plans and reports as required by state, local, federal and private funders.
Facilitate the resolution of finance‑related matters with internal and external parties in a constructive manner.
Develop the ability of others to contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Develop objectives, prioritize and implement plans consistent with the long term interest of the organization.
Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride and trust. Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group and individual goals.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Experience of Controller
Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred with at least 5 years of accounting experience
Non‑profit experience is preferred, but not required
Knowledge and skills in MS Office, accounting software and payroll systems.
Working knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit and fund accounting.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Accounting
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