Controller

Seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Job Description

The Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Greater Providence YMCA's financial reporting.

This role owns the month-end close process, ensures accounting accuracy, and leads to audit preparation and execution across a multi-branch nonprofit organization. The Controller will establish discipline, structure, and accountability within the accounting function and partner with leadership to support informed financial decision-making.

Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3-5 years in an accounting leadership role
• Proven experience owning month-end close and financial statements
• Direct experience leading or heavily supporting annual audits
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting
• Experience overseeing or partnering on payroll processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to enforce deadlines
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency

Preferred
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location organization
• Nonprofit experience (helpful but not required)
• Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls

Essential Functions

Core Responsibilities (Primary Focus Areas)

Month-End Close Ownership (Top Priority)
• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
• Ensure all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Establish and enforce a structured close calendar and review process
• Maintain full ownership of the general ledger

Accounting Accuracy & Financial Integrity
• Ensure financial statements are accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee all balance sheet reconciliations and review processes
• Maintain strong control over account classifications and cutoff
• Identify and resolve accounting issues proactively

Audit Ownership
• Lead the annual audit process end-to-end
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting schedules
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors
• Oversee preparation of IRS Form 990 and required filings

Supporting Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions
• Ensure consistent and accurate processing across all branches

Payroll Oversight (in partnership with HR)

• Oversee payroll accounting, reconciliations, and accruals
• Partner with HR and payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Strengthen and enforce internal controls
• Improve accounting workflows, documentation, and close timelines
• Ensure consistent financial processes across the organization

Team Leadership
• Directly supervise: Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable
• Establish accountability, structure, and performance expectations

Budget Support (Secondary)
• Support the CFO in the annual budget process
• Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting

Organizational Relationships
• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
• Works in tandem with: Grants & Finance Manager

Required Certifications

Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting

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