Controller, Nonprofit
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We are partnering with a mission driven national nonprofit organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, month end close, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain strong internal controls and oversee balance sheet reconciliations
- Improve accounting processes, workflows, and systems to drive efficiency and scalability
- Oversee revenue recognition, grants accounting, donor restricted funds, and cost allocations
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing accounting team
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and succession planning
- Partner with executive leadership to support organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
- Lead annual external audit process and preparation of supporting schedules
- Oversee tax filings including Form 990 in partnership with outside advisors
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, federal funding requirements, and internal policies
- Support fraud risk management, documentation retention, and financial governance practices
- Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Oversee cash flow reporting and liquidity planning
- Maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investment partners
- Provide reporting and financial insights to leadership and board committees
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in leadership
- CPA strongly preferred
- Nonprofit accounting experience highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, audits, and financial reporting
- Experience with grants, restricted funding, and compliance reporting preferred
- Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and communicate with senior leadership
- Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems experience required
- Experience with NetSuite preferred
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