Controller

Controller | New Haven County (Hybrid)

Reference: SF0013485620

Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf

We are partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization in the New Haven area that is looking to add an experienced Controller to its finance leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader with a strong nonprofit background who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and partnering closely with executive leadership.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Hybrid flexibility after the initial training period

• Summer Fridays from June through August

• Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule

• Strong benefits package

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Excellent work-life balance

• High visibility and direct exposure to executive leadership and the Board

The Role:

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Controller will oversee the organization’s accounting and financial operations while managing a small accounting team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of the general ledger, AP, and day-to-day accounting operations
• Month-end and year-end close
• Preparation of financial statements and management reporting
• Fund accounting and GAAP compliance
• Oversight and enhancement of internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Audit preparation and coordination
• Financial systems and process improvements
• Partnering with leadership on financial and investment matters
• Preparing and presenting financial information to executive leadership, the Finance Committee, and Board
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting/finance experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and GAAP
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience

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

All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting/finance experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and GAAP
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience