Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Position Details

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial records and reporting. This includes managing day-to-day accounting functions, supporting budgeting and financial analysis, ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations and playing a key role in audits and internal controls. This role partners closely with the VP of Finance to support strategic financial decision-making while maintaining strong operational discipline.

• Oversee the general ledger month‑end and year‑end close processes and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting and cash reconciliations
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for revenue, expenses, grants, restricted funds and accruals
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules and analyses for management and leadership
• Support external audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including required state registrations and reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements as needed
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Monitor budget‑to‑actual performance and investigate significant variances
• Provide financial data insights to support operational and strategic planning
• Oversee accounting systems and ensure data integrity across financial platforms
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and internal controls
• Assist with implementation of new systems, processes or reporting tools
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, assist in recruiting, staff training and performance feedback
• Assist in analyzing financial data by reviewing reports, identifying trends and variances, and using those insights to ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and informed decision‑making
• Partner with program, development and operations teams to ensure accurate financial data
• Monitor cash flow on a weekly basis and prepare reports for management and leadership
• Monitor outstanding pledges and facilitate follow‑up with donors, management and regional teams as needed
• Supervise accounting staff with tracking grants and events; ensure accurate application of dimensions within Sage Intacct; prepare and provide financial information to regional directors and grant writers as needed; track ROI for PRG events and share with project managers, regional teams and management
• Review merchandise entries in Shopify and Sage Intacct for accuracy; ensure inventory counts are being held as needed (at least quarterly) and review for reasonableness; work with marketing to ensure merchandise policies and procedures are followed
• Reconcile other balance sheet accounts not performed by accounting staff on a monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA or MBA preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Experience managing month‑end close and audit processes
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
• Exhibits initiative, integrity and sound judgment; maintains confidentiality
• Ability to organize work within the finance department, set priorities, meet deadlines and follow‑up on assignments; self‑motivated
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, software and networks
• Passion for PRG’s mission

This position requires the Controller to work in an office environment and required attendance at flagship Pink Ribbon Good Sponsored events. This is a full time position with hours 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, working out of our headquarters in Dayton, Ohio.

This position reports into the Vice President of Finance. Please send a cover letter and resume to Vicki Varvel  phone calls please.