America At Work

Controller

America At Work$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing accounting processes and supervisory experience
  • 3-5 years in financial analysis or reporting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong Excel skills; ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI
  • Preferred: Experience with diverse communities, particularly in nonprofit or CDFI sectors; CPA certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management
  • Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring
  • Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls
  • Supervise and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative culture
  • Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting
  • Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives

Benefits

  • Meaningful work that strengthens communities
  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture
  • Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations
  • Leadership growth and professional development
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Controller leads all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the organization. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, annual audit, loan accounting, payroll, and financial reporting while managing and developing a high-performing accounting team. The Controller is a key partner in maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management.
  • Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.
  • Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships.
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.
  • Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a collaborative, mission-aligned culture.
  • Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting.
  • Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives.


Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing accounting processes; supervisory experience
  • 3-5 years in financial analysis or reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong Excel skills; ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with diverse communities; nonprofit or CDFI
  • CPA


$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Why Join?
  • Meaningful work that strengthens communities
  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture
  • Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations
  • Leadership growth and professional development


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