Controller Job at Smith Arnold Partners, Canaan, CT

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  • Smith Arnold Partners
  • Canaan, CT

Job Description

Non profit Organization looking for an experienced Controller-level professional to join the senior finance team with a multi-hundred-million-dollar endowment and a complex, dynamic operation.

This is a highly visible, strategic role reporting directly to the Director of Finance, blending hands-on accounting leadership with organization wide partnership and process innovation.

Title: Controller

Location: Canaan, CT

Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing all accounting operations, general ledger, month/year-end close, and audit preparation
  • Leading budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial literacy initiatives across departments
  • Managing restricted/endowment funds, gift reconciliation, and due-to/from activity
  • Supervising and developing a small accounting team (AP/AR, staff accountants)
  • Driving system improvements and integrations (GL, billing, procurement, reporting tools)
  • Preparing GAAP-compliant financial reporting and dashboards for leadership and Board
  • Supporting treasury, compliance (including Form 990), and long-range financial planning

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required – no exceptions)
  • Minimum 5–7+ years progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit environment
  • Prior supervisory experience and proven team leadership
  • Deep knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and fund accounting
  • Experience with modern cloud-based accounting platforms and advanced Excel
  • Exceptional accuracy, analytical skills, and ability to translate financial data for non-finance audiences
  • Warm, collaborative style with a service mindset and commitment to the values of a residential academic community

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