Description Controller | Mission-Driven Nonprofit Greater Hartford County Position Type: Full Time/Permanent Position Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf Reference: SF0013380026 A well-established, mission-driven nonprofit with a strong regional footprint is hiring a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations in a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with real impact and long-term upside. What You’ll Do + Own day-to-day accounting: journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and consolidations + Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting in a nonprofit environment + Support audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors + Partner with leadership on reporting, controls, and process improvements + Support centralized accounting for multiple regional locations + Help build the function for future growth What They’re Looking For + Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred) + 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience + Strong GAAP and financial reporting background + Nonprofit and/or grant-funded accounting experience preferred + Comfortable being hands-on while operating at a leadership level + Prior audit support experience required Why This Role Stands Out + Long-tenured, collaborative finance team + Excellent benefits, including an employer-funded pension and 403(b) + Stable organization with a strong financial infrastructure + Opportunity to modernize processes and grow with the role + Meaningful work with a visible community impact If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013380026. All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission. Requirements + Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred) + 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience + Strong GAAP and financial reporting background + Nonprofit and/or grant-funded accounting experience preferred + Comfortable being hands-on while operating at a leadership level + Prior audit support experience required Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .