Controller

Controller

About CWS
CWS is a mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to serving individuals with disabilities. We are a lean collaborative team where every staff member contributes beyond their job title to advance our shared mission.

Position Summary
CWS is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Controller to manage the organizations day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role is the backbone of our financial infrastructureensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency across all accounting functions. As with every role at CWS the Controller is expected to pitch in wherever needed regardless of title or department to support the organizations mission and team.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll general ledger retirement plan benefits review and reconciliations
• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP/FASB nonprofit accounting standards
• Reconcile bank accounts credit cards and balance sheet accounts
• Manage cash flow tracking and reporting
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper coding of transactions including restricted and unrestricted funds
• Review contract leases etc.

Compliance Oversight

• Support preparation for annual audits and serve as a key liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract financial reporting requirements
• Assist with preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
• Track and report on restricted grant funds to ensure compliance with funder requirements

Budgeting & Analysis

• Develop the annual budget and periodic forecasts
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports and variance analysis for department and program leads
• Provide financial data and analysis to support grant proposals and reporting

Team & Systems

• Supervise accounting staff bookkeepers or contractors as applicable
• Maintain and improve accounting systems processes and documentation
• Train non-finance staff on financial procedures (expense reports purchase requests etc.) as needed
• Be hands-on and supervise the facilities maintenance team

Organizational Citizenship

• Lend a hand wherever neededthis is a nonprofit and every team member pitches in beyond their formal job description when the organization needs it whether thats helping at an event answering phones or supporting a colleague in another department
• Contribute to a collaborative mission-first team culture
• Take on special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
• Minimum of 46years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff
• A flexible roll-up-your-sleeves mindset and genuine enthusiasm for mission-driven work

Benefits
Full-time permanent employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Community Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race religion gender identity national origin disability sexual orientation age veteran status or lived experiences.

We are proud to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Join our caring team and help build brighter futures today!