Assistant Financial Controller

Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Works Closely With: Controller – Program Accounting and Compliance Payroll, and Program and Department Leadership
Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Maryland

Langton Green, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the CFO in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This full-time role offers an opportunity to grow into a Financial Controller position based on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, and organizational needs.

Working closely with the CFO and Controller – Program Accounting and Compliance, you will coordinate and oversee assigned general ledger and close activities under the direction of the CFO, with increasing independent responsibility as proficiency is demonstrated. You will support external audits and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and applicable federal and Maryland requirements.

We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong analytical skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to improve financial processes through technology, automation, and appropriately reviewed artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

• Maintain an accurate, complete general ledger with properly recorded, classified, reconciled, and documented transactions.
• Provide oversight of accounts payable, cash management, banking activity, credit card activity, and other assigned accounting functions to ensure transactions are properly authorized, recorded, supported, and reconciled.
• Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and other general ledger activities.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Apply GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards to restricted and unrestricted funds, net asset classifications, grants, contributions, contracts, and other funding sources.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, research unusual transactions, and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate monthly and year-end closes, maintain the close calendar, and ensure records are ready for financial reporting and the annual audit.
• Review monthly reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial adjustments.
• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reports, supporting schedules, and monthly reporting packages for the CFO and executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the closing process.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis; identify financial trends, discrepancies, and operational risks.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear financial information for management decisions and board and finance committee presentations.

• Coordinate the organization's annual independent financial statement audit in collaboration with the CFO.
• Maintain audit-ready records and prepare schedules, reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting documentation throughout the year.
• Coordinate general ledger and financial statement matters with external auditors and ensure timely responses to audit requests.
• Assist with preparation of required federal and state financial reporting and compliance schedules.
• Track audit findings, management letter recommendations, and corrective action plans.

• Maintain, monitor, and strengthen internal accounting controls, including segregation of duties, authorizations, transaction approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and identify opportunities to reduce financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic process reviews and testing, identify control deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to the CFO.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and transparency throughout the finance department.

• Maintain knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and applicable federal and Maryland financial regulations, and monitor changes affecting accounting and reporting.
• Support compliance and financial reporting for Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) programs, Medicaid-funded services, grants, and other government funding sources, including applicable Department of Health requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Controller – Program Accounting and Compliance to ensure financial accounting practices align with program funding, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of IRS Form 990 information and other required nonprofit financial filings.

• Work collaboratively with the payroll to ensure accurate payroll accounting and appropriate financial controls.
• Review and reconcile payroll entries, tax liabilities, benefit expenses, accrued payroll, and related financial reports; investigate discrepancies and maintain documentation.
• Provide accounting guidance and support payroll initiatives involving benefits, compensation reporting, and employee-related financial processes.
• Assist with developing internal controls surrounding employee onboarding, payroll changes, terminations, and employee-related expenditures.

• Maintain strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and oversee the accuracy and consistency of accounting system processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Use technology, automation, and appropriate AI-assisted tools to improve reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis, documentation, and accounting workflows.
• Maintain appropriate data security, confidentiality, and human review when utilizing AI tools.
• Evaluate systems, recommend improvements to the CFO, and assist with upgrades, integrations, and implementation of improved financial processes.

• Work directly with the CFO to support the overall financial management of the organization.
• Collaborate with the Controller – Program Accounting and Compliance to ensure consistent accounting practices and accurate organizational financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day direction, review, training, and support to assigned accounting personnel and help develop consistent departmental procedures and accountability standards.
• Develop consistent accounting procedures and cross-department workflows that promote accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a financial resource to operational leadership and other departments.
• Take on increasing responsibility for financial operations and leadership as experience and performance develop.

BENEFITS SUMMARY 

The Company is pleased to offer the following current employee benefit programs and retains the right to change benefit programs at its discretion: 

1. Health Insurance 

2. Dental Insurance 

3. Vision Insurance 

4. Short-Term Disability 

5. Long-Term Disability 

6. Life Insurance 

7. Paid Holidays 

8. Annual Leave 

9. Sick Leave 

10. Personal Leave 

11. Jury/Witness Duty 

12. Bereavement

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA license preferred but not required.
• Additional accounting certifications or relevant professional development are desirable.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Experience with GAAP financial statements, general ledger management, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Experience preparing for and coordinating external financial audits.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with government-funded programs, grants, or Medicaid-funded services preferred.
• Experience in a Maryland DDA provider organization or similar human services organization is highly desirable.
• Previous supervisory or accounting leadership experience preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with QuickBooks required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial data analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and accounting standards.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit preparation, and financial compliance.
• Experience with payroll accounting and employee-related financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology, automation, and AI tools to improve financial operations and reporting.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving accounting systems and technology.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Technical Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial information, identify trends, and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy, completeness, and accountability.
• Technology Orientation: Ability to embrace new technology, automation, and AI to improve accounting processes.
• Leadership: Ability to take ownership of responsibilities, establish expectations, and support the development of others.
• Communication: Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and nonfinancial personnel.
• Organization: Ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and meet monthly and annual reporting requirements.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Demonstrates sound professional judgment and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and increase departmental efficiency.