Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota serves communities across all 53 counties, providing life-changing opportunities for individuals and families. We are a nonprofit accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) and licensed by the North Dakota Department of Human Services. We operate six Goodwill retail stores that: Create jobs in local communities Provide affordable, accessible shopping Keep millions of pounds of materials out of landfills Generate revenue to fund our mission and programs Each year, we support 500+ children, adults, seniors, and families in building independence, connection, and quality of life. MISSION: To support children, adults, and families to have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. VISION: A North Dakota where every person can live fully included and independent — where true success means our support is needed less, because people are standing strong on their own. CORE VALUES: People First Integrity Innovation Better Together
Controller
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$100K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
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.
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