Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

A client of ours is looking for a Controller for a contract role to lead the accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, treasury functions, compliance, grant accounting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership to ensure sound financial management, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic decision-making.

This position also provides leadership and oversight to accounting personnel and external financial resources.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and board committees while managing cash flow, treasury functions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, grants, and contracts.
• Support budgeting processes, variance analysis, grant proposal development, and post-award financial management.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory, grant, contractual, audit, and tax requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff and external financial partners, providing leadership, training, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, funding compliance, and organizational objectives.
• Participate in leadership, finance committee, and board meetings as needed.
• Manage financial systems and reporting tools while driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and technology enhancements.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.