Controller at Foodlink

Job Title: ControllerDepartment: Finance DepartmentReports to: Director of FinanceHours: 8:30-5pm, Monday-Friday Supervises: Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Coordinator & Financial Operations Specialist Status: Salary, Exempt, Full-TimeJob Level: Level 8-Departmental LeadershipUpdated: April 2026 SUMMARYThe Controller is a hands-on senior finance manager responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Foodlinks accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller oversees core accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, organizations operating budget, financial audit and grant accounting across all entities under the Foodlink umbrella. This role plays a critical leadership function in maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with nonprofit and grantor requirements, and supporting short- and long-term financial planning. The Controller works closely with the Director of Finance and CFO, supervises key financial operations staff, and actively leads efforts to modernize, streamline, and automate accounting processes in support of Foodlinks mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Systems & Controls

• Oversees the daily financial operations of Foodlink entities; monitoring cashflow, revenue and expenditures.
• Complete daily cash reconciliation and related transactions; reconcile the daily sales data for the organizations retail programs.
• Manage electronic banking transactions (ie. ACH/wire transfers) both incoming and outgoing.
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules and ensure accurate depreciation and capitalization practices.
• Oversee and direct general ledger operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including review and posting of journal entries, reconciliation of sub-ledgers, and resolution of discrepancies ensuring accurate posting, reporting and reconciliation.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and review of accounting staff activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and ensure the timely preparation of accurate monthly and annual financial statements across all entities under the Foodlink umbrella in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and financial statements for internal leadership and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of Foodlink, Inc and prepare account reconciliations and financial statements quarterly (or as requested) for all other entities under the Foodlink umbrella.
• Support Finance Committee activities in collaboration with the Director of Finance and CFO, including preparation of materials, participation in meetings, and follow-up on action items and reporting requests. Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
• Keep abreast of laws and regulations that apply to a non-profit organization to maintain up-to-date compliance.
• Establish, document, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal controls in collaboration with the Director of Finance and CFO.
• Ensure Foodlink remains in full compliance with financial reporting requirements, nonprofit regulations, and applicable laws.
• Lead New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) compliance reporting, including coordinating, reviewing, and submitting all required reports in accordance with program and lender requirements.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules and workpapers, direct interaction with external auditors, explanation of accounting transactions and resolution of audit recommendations and continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Support the Director of Finance and CFO in Audit Committee activities, including coordinating audit-r