Controller

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee the organization’s accounting operations and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in nonprofit financial management, strong internal control knowledge, and a passion for advancing the organization’s mission through sound financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads and executive leadership.
• Provide financial forecasting and strategic planning support to guide decision-making.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and program-specific financial performance.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, variances, and key metrics to executive leadership and board members.
• Lead annual audit process, including preparing schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Manage and ensure accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and monitor effective internal control systems in accordance with SOX and organizational policies.
• Maintain compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations, as well as nonprofit-specific accounting requirements.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and transparency.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting staff or external accounting service providers.
• Serve as a key partner to program directors, development staff, and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or controller role.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required, including fund accounting and grant tracking.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience with nonprofit audit processes, 990 filings, and restricted/unrestricted fund tracking.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Great Plains, Blackbaud, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification.
• Experience working in a mission-driven or community-based organization.
• Familiarity with donor management systems and grant compliance requirements.

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