Controller/Finance Director

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Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller/Finance Director to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a company in the Lebanon area. This Controller/Finance Director role is responsible for delivering accurate monthly reporting, guiding audit and tax activities, and supporting leadership with clear financial analysis and managing the month end close activities. The ideal Controller/Finance Director candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities, staff performance, and compliance obligations in a dynamic environment and will be both hands on and be a great mentor to staff.

Controller/Finance Director Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end close cycle, ensuring journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements are completed accurately and issued within established deadlines.

• Review balance sheet and income statement activity each month, identify unusual variances or required adjustments, and escalate significant concerns to executive leadership.

• Manage the annual external audit and tax engagement

• Evaluate monthly revenue and spending trends and present meaningful financial insights to organizational leaders to support decision-making.

• Prepare and approve accounting entries related to estimates, corrections, and reclassifications to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.

• Support development of the annual operating budget by assembling expense projections and other financial inputs in partnership with senior finance leadership.

• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation activity, and reserve account reconciliations, including reimbursement submissions when appropriate.

• Supervise finance team workflow, assess department capacity, and provide fair, thorough performance feedback and staff development guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.

• Active CPA license preferred.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting and experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Proven success overseeing external audits, supporting Form 990 preparation.

• Strong command of nonprofit accounting principles, financial analysis, and financial reporting processes required.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and staff management skills, with the discretion to handle confidential financial information appropriately.