Nonprofit Controller

About The Company

Our client is mission-driven organization that believes in using resources responsibly to create meaningful, lasting change - and they are looking for a financial leader who shares that vision.

Position Summary

The Controller will serve as a strategic financial leader, responsible for managing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and budgeting processes. This is a hands-on role for a mission-driven professional who thrives on building systems, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams to support organizational growth and sustainability.

Why Join This Organization

Play a key leadership role in advancing a mission that matters.

Collaborate cross functionally with passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.

Help to shape the systems and culture that sustain long-term impact.

Generous benefits

Key Responsibilities

Lead Financial Operations : Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Own the Budget Process : Partner with leadership and program teams to develop, monitor, and manage annual and multi-year budgets.

Grant Management : Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy for federal, state, and private grants; maintain strong relationships with program and development staff to align funding with organizational priorities.

Reporting & Analysis : Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Systems & Process Improvement : Lead financial system implementations and drive automation and efficiency initiatives across finance and operations.

Team Leadership : Manage, mentor, and inspire a growing finance team; foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.

Compliance & Controls : Maintain sound internal controls, ensure GAAP compliance, and support annual audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.

10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership roles.

Demonstrated success managing budgets, grants, and audit processes within a nonprofit environment.

Strong systems orientation - experience implementing or optimizing ERP / accounting systems.

Proven ability to design and improve processes that scale with organizational growth.

Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, mission-driven approach.

Salary : $150-175K depending on experience

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