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Controller

Vaco
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Jul 22, 2026
We are recruiting a Controller for a growing Non-profit organization in the Raleigh area. You will be responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll accounting, compliance, and internal controls. This individual serves as a key business partner to leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial information while supporting the organization's mission through sound financial management and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, banking activities, and the monthly and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reports, account reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, prepaid expenses, and other financial analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support organizational planning and executive decision-making. Coordinate the annual financial statement audit, prepare supporting documentation for the annual Form 990, and partner with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Oversee payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, retirement contributions, and the accounting and reconciliation of payroll and employee benefit-related liabilities. Partner with the Operations team on the financial administration of employee benefits while ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance for payroll and benefits programs. Manage the organization's insurance programs, including policy renewals, coordination with brokers, and financial risk management related to organizational coverage. Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and technology. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing financial insight, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the organization's financial integrity and operational effectiveness. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities, Nonprofit accounting experience is required Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, payroll accounting, internal controls, and Form 990 reporting. Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and leverage technology to enhance accounting operations. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.