Controller
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Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
What We're Looking for in a Controller:
Location: Akron, Ohio
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive package including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off
- Join a respected non-profit with a long-standing commitment to serving the community through programs funded by local, state, and federal grants.
- Operate within a highly secure, audit-ready financial environment focused on transparency and stewardship of public funds.
- High-visibility position with the opportunity to drive financial integrity and operational excellence across departments.
- Work with a supportive executive team in a culture that values accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical financial management.
- Be part of a long-tenured team working in a stable, well-funded organization committed to both employee development and community impact.
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
- Supervise and support accounting staff, including accounts payable/receivable and grant accountants.
- Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including allowable costs, reporting deadlines, and fund restrictions.
- Oversee daily operations and lead timely, accurate month-end and year-end closings.
- Prepare and review internal financial statements, grant-specific reports, and funder-required documentation.
- Collaborate with program leaders to ensure financial processes support mission delivery while meeting strict compliance and audit standards. xrczosw
- Maintain and enhance internal controls to protect organizational assets and ensure audit readiness at all times.
What We're Looking for in a Controller:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role within a non-profit or grant-funded organization
- Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting, high attention to detail, integrity, and organizational security practices