Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Are you an experienced accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and using your expertise to support meaningful work? Are you looking for an opportunity to shape financial operations while contributing to an organization dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities?

Akin is looking for a collaborative, solutions-oriented Controller to join our Finance leadership team!

At Akin, we believe strong financial stewardship is essential to delivering high-quality services and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve. As our Controller, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations while helping build the systems, processes, and partnerships that support our continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you'll lead our accounting operations, develop and support a talented Finance team, and partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen financial practices and support informed decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in a complex, mission-driven environment and is passionate about both operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Lead Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and cost allocations.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.

Ensure financial statements and transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable nonprofit accounting standards.

Maintain the integrity of accounting policies, financial systems, and the organization's chart of accounts.

Partner with the CFO and financial planning team to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and organizational decision-making.

Strengthen Grants, Contracts & Revenue Management

Provide financial oversight of government grants, contracts, philanthropic contributions, and other restricted funding.

Partner with program leaders and Grants and Contracts teams to support compliance with funding requirements and accurate financial reporting.

Oversee grant accounting, revenue recognition, cost allocations, billing, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.

Identify and address potential revenue risks, reimbursement delays, and financial discrepancies.

Ensure financial documentation meets applicable federal, state, local, donor, and contractual requirements.

Drive Financial Accountability & Compliance

Develop and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures that protect organizational resources.

Lead financial audit preparation and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.

Coordinate financial information for regulatory filings, including Form 990, and support grant and compliance audits.

Identify opportunities to reduce financial risk, improve accountability, and strengthen operational practices.

Partner with organizational leaders to resolve financial challenges and implement sustainable solutions.

Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting processes and financial workflows.

Help strengthen financial systems to support accurate reporting, effective controls, and organizational growth.

Partner with Information Technology and vendors on financial system improvements, integrations, and upgrades.

Develop consistent, well-documented processes that increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and support long‑term sustainability.

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