<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial management for a leading non-profit organization. This role partners closely with leadership to strengthen reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audit readiness while guiding day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a solid command of grant reporting, and the ability to improve processes without sacrificing control or accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities and help ensure the department operates efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with established financial practices.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and encouraging focused development.</p><p>• Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are recorded completely and reported on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger by maintaining proper account organization, reviewing adjustments, and confirming the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, with particular attention to balance sheet accounts, banking activity, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and restricted funds.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation and consolidation, while assisting departments with budget tracking, variance review, and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Monitor grant-related financial activity, prepare required reports, and help ensure compliance with funding terms, cost allocation guidance, and reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Support annual audit and tax preparation by organizing schedules, assisting with financial statement support, and responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and assist with financial system enhancements or automation efforts.</p><p>• Provide coverage for essential accounting functions and contribute to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and leadership reporting requests.</p>