Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Non‑Profit Controller – East Lyme, CT

Education Experience Preferred

Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year

Well‑established mission‑driven organization seeks a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, audit coordination, compliance, and internal controls in a complex multi‑department environment.

This highly visible leadership role reports directly into executive finance leadership and offers exposure across the organization, supporting strategic financial operations while leading a stable accounting function.

• Stable, well‑established organization with strong leadership team
• High visibility role with executive exposure
• Collaborative culture with strong work/life balance
• Opportunity to make an impact across a mission‑driven organization
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long‑term growth potential

• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
• Lead annual audit process and serve as primary liaison for external auditors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory reporting requirements
• Oversee fund/restricted accounting, grants, and capital project accounting
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while improving processes and efficiencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing audits and overseeing month‑end/year‑end close
• Prior higher education, nonprofit, or fund accounting experience preferred
• CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred
• ERP system experience strongly preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.