Controller

Overview

Position: Finance Controller

Location: Divisional Headquarters, Finance Department (Hartford, CT)

Status: Exempt, Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40 minimally

Responsible for managing the finance and centralized accounting staff daily. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of accounting data. Researches, prepares, and presents financial trends, budgets, and special projects as assigned. Maintains organizational fiscal policies and procedures and recommends changes to improve systems and performance.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles and practices following standardized, well-established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Approve all funding withdrawal requests for property projects and other non-automatic releases from trusts.
• Conduct internal audits as directed by the supervisor.
• Establish and maintain appropriate separation of duties among the accounting staff.
• Establish recommended and approved safeguards to ensure the integrity and maintenance of the accounting and financial reporting.
• Know and abide by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
• Lead in preparing the divisional fiscal year-end consolidation process, including financial statement preparation and all appropriate subsidiary schedules.
• Liaison with all internal and external auditors to review all audits and prepare finance department responses.
• Monitor daily cash flow, review payments, and ensure adequate cash reserves to meet weekly obligations.
• Prepare financial reports accurately and in a timely manner for the supervisor’s review and approval.
• Prepare the annual command budget for review by the Command Finance Council (CFC) and the Territorial Finance Council (TFC), in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies and procedures.
• Present and interpret to leadership and the Divisional Financial Review Team (DFRT) monthly and annual financial statements.
• Provide high-level oversight of all grants and contracts to ensure alignment with organizational policies, compliance standards, and strategic priorities. This includes collaborating closely with the Grants & Contracts Manager.
• Respond to inquiries as necessary from the external territorial auditors.
• Serve as a member of the Command Finance Council (CFC) and as a backup signature for finance approval on CFC items. Act as Secretary of the CFC Board in the absence of the Finance Officers.
• Supervise finance staff on accounting, internal audits, government contracts, budgeting, financial reporting, and payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or MBA is strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• A valid driver’s license and the willingness to occasionally travel within and outside the division for conferences and meetings
• A willingness to work as part of a team and help others learn and grow.
• Ability to delegate tasks as needed.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects with grace and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy, adaptable, and organized.
• Must complete all required training upon hire.
• Positive, can-do attitude and a rolled-up approach to leadership.
• Previous experience with non-profit and government contract management preferred.
• Proficient computer skills are required, especially in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and team development.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant compliance.

Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect The Salvation Army's mission.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-eastern-territory/southern-new-england/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.