Finance Controller

The Salvation Army • Hartford, CT • 14h ago

Overview

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

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Scope of Position: 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.

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 Finance Secretaries' review and approval.

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.

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.

Respond to inquiries as necessary from the external territorial auditors.

Liaison with all internal and external auditors to review all audits and prepare finance department responses.

Serve as a member of the Command Finance Council (CFC). Serve 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, Command internal audits, government contracts, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and corps accounting.

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.

Thorough knowledge of GAPP, financial reporting, and nonprofit accounting (including fund accounting and grant compliance).

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects with grace and professionalism.

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and team development.

A willingness to work as part of a team and help others learn and grow.

Ability to delegate tasks as needed.

Keen attention to detail and accuracy, adaptable, and organized.

Must complete all required training upon hire.

A 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

A valid driver's license is required.

A willingness to occasionally travel within and outside the division for conferences and meetings and occasionally work evenings and weekends.

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 mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)

Telehealth/online doctor visits

$20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)

Long-term disability coverage

Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)

Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care

403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan

Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave

Eligibility for the federal government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Most importantly - a job with a great purpose, inspiring you to make a difference every day!

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/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.

Job LocationsUS-CT-Hartford

Job ID 2026-14923

Category Finance

Compensation Min USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Max USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Type Regular Full-Time

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