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Pay vs market · Above median
This job's pay ($225,000 a year at the midpoint) is higher than about 70% of 36 salary-listed Controller jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $200,000.
Role overview
Job description
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.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
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Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, monthly close, and financial reporting.
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Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
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Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range financial planning, and variance analysis.
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Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
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Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and oversee annual financial statement audits, Single Audit activities, and tax filings.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, grant, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems optimization.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, active CPA.
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10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
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Prior Controller or Assistant Controller leadership experience within a complex organization.
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Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
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Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
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Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with grant-funded organizations and Single Audits.
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Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
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Advanced Excel skills and experience working with enterprise ERP systems.
Preferred Experience
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Experience within a large nonprofit, healthcare, education, research, government-funded, or similarly complex organization.
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Experience with Oracle, Workday, or comparable ERP platforms.
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About this listing
- Source: Ghj's official careers site · still listed there on 11 Nov 2026
- Posted 11 Aug 2026
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Role market pulse
How Controller demand looks in United States
Live jobs
54
Posted 30d
54
30d movement
Early signal
Remote share
16.7%
Salary listed
79.6%
Salary trend 1Y
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, active CPA
Department · Client Opportunities
Hiring company
Ghj
Finance & Banking
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