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GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. A growing nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and help drive financial excellence across the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring teams, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership to support a meaningful mission. Overview Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and the monthly close process while leading a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for building efficient financial operations.
Salary estimate
$153,000 – $207,000/yr
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Skills for this role
AccountingLeadership
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