Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Accounting Manager / Controller – Nonprofit

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT | Hybrid – 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

Position Type:
Full Time/Permanent Position

We are partnering with a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Greater Hartford area seeking an Accounting Manager / Controller to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on while also serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The organization offers an outstanding culture, strong work/life balance, a flexible hybrid schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a smaller, collaborative environment.

This individual will report directly to the CFO and have broad ownership across accounting, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, investment accounting, and financial operations.

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including the general ledger, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, accounts payable oversight, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting for leadership and the Board.
• Lead annual audit preparation and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Support tax compliance and annual nonprofit tax filings.
• Partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial analysis, and long-term planning.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and analyze variances in partnership with internal teams.
• Support grant and contract payment processing and related accounting.
• Oversee investment accounting and reconciliations while coordinating with external investment advisors, custodians, and banking partners.
• Assist with payroll and benefits oversight and other finance/operations-related activities as needed.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.
• Serve as an approachable finance partner across the organization and assist the CFO with special projects and strategic initiatives.

• Hybrid schedule – 3 days remote per week
• Direct partnership and exposure to the CFO and executive leadership
• Broad ownership and visibility across the finance function
• Mission-driven work where the finance team can see the impact of what they do
• Long-term opportunity for someone looking to build their career within nonprofit finance

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF

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