Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Job Title: Controller

Department: General

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA: Full Time and Exempt

Benefits: Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision premiums, and group life insurance

Salary Range: $90,000-$125,00, commensurate with experience and education

Under the direct supervision of the CFO, the Controller will provide financial cohesion to the fiscal department, overseeing accounting operations, audits, and financial reporting, while also participating in strategic financial planning. This position ensures financial stability and transparency by managing, budgeting, creating, and implementing internal controls and systems, while providing essential financial insights to support organizational growth and decision‑making for Alpha Project programs and its subsidiary properties.

The position also lends support regarding vendors, including leasing and purchasing of vehicles, equipment, insurance, benefits, and legal/litigation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and ensure all financial statements, internal dashboards, and external reporting meet organizational, GAAP, and regulatory standards.
• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Lead variance analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning to provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Lead and optimize the monthly and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with deadlines.
• Meet deadlines and ensure the monthly close process is efficient, accurate, and well‑documented.
• Manage multi‑entity consolidations, including eliminations, intercompany allocations, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Accounting Operations

• Responsible for payroll oversight.
• Oversee accounts receivable/payable and cash flow management.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliation and close each month; make adjustments as needed.
• Oversee the timely submission of contract billings.
• Monitor spending across departments and funding sources to ensure alignment and compliance with program and grant budgets, as well as accountability and fiscal discipline.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting systems to ensure financial integrity, mitigate risk, and adapt to organizational growth.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle across all business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex property and real estate development accounting, including capital project tracking and depreciation schedules.
• Implement and monitor intercompany transactions to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation across entities.

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Lead annual financial audits and ensure timely, accurate tax filings.
• Oversee contract fiscal audits (HUD, County, City, etc.).
• Address inquiries, provide documentation, and ensure transparency and timeliness to maintain a high level of service.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, serving as the primary liaison.
• Oversee grant and fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of restricted funds and compliance with grantor requirements.

Internal Controls & Financial Systems

• Establish and enforce financial protocols to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain operational integrity. Regularly review and update accounting policies and systems to keep pace with organizational growth and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to ensure operational integrity and risk mitigation.
• Develop systems for tracking financial projects, deliverables, and milestones to improve departmental effectiveness.
• Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Champion the use of automation, reporting tools, and…