[Hiring] Controller @Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc

Role Description

Owns accounting operations, monthly close, audit readiness, and finance systems.

• Accounting Operations & Monthly Close
  • Own monthly close process, calendar, and execution
  • Ensure timely reconciliations, journal entries, and financials
  • Drive close timeline: 10 days → 5 days
  • Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Support CFO with reporting, variance analysis, and board reporting
  • Maintain working knowledge of AP, AR, payroll, GL, and cash activity
  • Provide backup support for AP, AR, and payroll
  • Strengthen cross-training and continuity across finance
• Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Lead audit preparation, schedules, and auditor requests
  • Ensure year-round audit readiness (financial, compliance, retirement, grants)
  • Maintain strong documentation and internal controls
  • Reduce audit risk and prevent findings
  • Improve accuracy, documentation, and financial discipline
• Finance Systems & Process Improvement
  • Lead finance-side ERP, Bill.com, and ADP implementations
  • Support process redesign and workflow improvements
  • Improve chart of accounts and reporting structure
  • Support system testing, data cleanup, and implementation readiness
  • Document SOPs, controls, timelines, and backup plans
• Professional Standards & Culture
  • Support mission, values, and organizational culture
  • Maintain strict confidentiality (financial, payroll, donor, HIPAA)
  • Build strong relationships with staff, leaders, auditors, and vendors
  • Act professionally and respectfully across all interactions
• General
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting expertise
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow through
• Ability to build structured, repeatable processes
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Requirements

• Remote work with heavy computer/system use
• Ability to manage deadlines across close, audit, and systems work
• Occasional travel as needed
• Must meet all job requirements with/without accommodation
• Must pass background checks

Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000
• Bonus: up to 10% based on milestones

Performance Milestones

• Close timeline achieved (10 → 5 days)
• Successful ERP, Bill.com, ADP implementation
• Strong documentation, controls, and backup coverage
• Clean audit with no significant findings

Organizational Resources Provided

• Laptop (Tier 3)
• Cell phone and internet stipend
• Microsoft 365
• Office setup stipend

Employee Requirements for the Role

• Smartphone
• Reliable high-speed internet access wherever working from
• Quiet and secure workspace suitable for remote work
• Ability to travel
• Successful completion of background check and employment verification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.