Controller

We are seeking a Controller to join our team in the non-profit sector in Norfolk, Virginia. The Controller will be a key figure in managing and maintaining the financial strength of our organization. This role involves streamlining budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes, and producing financial-status reports to improve operational efficiency and support continued growth.

• Develop financial strategies and plans for the organization
• Analyze financial reporting packages and streamline the process
• Act as a leader for the financial accounting department
• Develop and implement annual and quarterly budgets
• Establish internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities
• Direct budgeting, procurement, investment activities, and financial planning
• Evaluate, analyze, and report appropriate data points to provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers
• Apply company policies and procedures to current economic landscape to guide financial decisions
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
• Support short- and long-term operational strategies
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Coordinate with CFO to establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Consistently implement accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
• Ensure the efficient operations flow by performing other duties as assigned. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management roles within the Non-Profit sector
• Proficiency in accounting software systems
• Familiarity with '3M', 'ADP - Financial Services', 'CRM', and 'Crystal Reports'
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience in auditing and budget processes
• Ability to manage complex financial analysis and reporting
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a finance team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.