Controller

Salary Range: $150,000 – $165,000
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization. This role is highly hands-on and strategic, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, managing a team, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Nonprofit experience is required.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader, technically sound, deadline-driven, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing systems enhancements.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4 accounting staff, providing mentorship, coaching, and accountability
• Maintain the General Ledger and related sub-ledgers, bank accounts, and financial records
• Oversee:
  • Contributions processing
  • Grant distributions
  • Payroll
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements and reports for multiple entities
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls
• Partner closely with the CFO on financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements
• Support ongoing systems implementations and upgrades, including a transition to Sage Intacct and enhancements to other financial and operational tools
• Drive strong task management, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• Nonprofit (NFP) experience – REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct (highly preferred) and Salesforce
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor, coach, and manage performance
• Experience supporting or leading system implementations is highly desirable

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Leadership Competencies

• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable holding team members accountable while fostering development