Controller

GHJ ‚Ä¢ Dunwoody, Georgia ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $120,000–$125,000 / year

Posted on Thu, Jul 23, 2026

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.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and budget variance analyses
Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate with external auditors
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in partnership with finance leadership
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support financial systems enhancements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
CPA required
5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including nonprofit accounting
Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP (ASC 958) and financial reporting
Experience leading accounting teams and managing audits
Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems and advanced Excel skills (Sage Intacct experience preferred)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join?

Opportunity to lead the finance function for a mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture
Visible leadership role with direct partnership to executive management
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, generous PTO, and professional development support

$120,000 - $125,000 a year#GHJSS may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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