Manager of Finance & Controller

Nonprofit Manager of Finance & Controller Location :

• Nashville, TN Reports to : CEO, COO and the Board of Directors Job Type : Full-Time Salary : $65,000 – $85,000 per year (commensurate with experience) About Aerial Recovery Aerial Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to Save Lives and Stop Evil.
• Aerial Recovery trains and deploys Humanitarian Special Operators to effectively respond to natural and man-made disasters and combat sex trafficking.
• Made up of Veterans and First Responders from our Heal the Heroes Initiative, Aerial Recovery tackles some of the most difficult rescue and response missions across the globe.
• Since its inception, Aerial Recovery has rescued thousands of lives across more than 30 countries.
• Join a passionate, high-performing team committed to making an extraordinary global impact.
• Position Overview Aerial Recovery seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Finance Director (Controller) to lead the organization’s financial operations, strengthen financial governance, and ensure full compliance with nonprofit regulations.
• This role combines hands-on accounting management with strategic financial leadership, working closely with the executive team and Board of Directors to ensure the organization operates with excellence, transparency, and accountability.
• Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy - Oversee all financial operations, reporting directly to the CEO and Board Finance Committee. - Partner with leadership to develop long-term financial strategies that supportorganizational growth and sustainability. - Provide actionable insights and financial recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
• Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls - Ensure full compliance with nonprofit financial regulations, GAAP, IRS reporting, and donor requirements. - Lead audit preparation, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring accurate, timely submissions. - Develop, implement, and refine financial governance frameworks and best practice policies to strengthen organizational accountability. - Oversee proper coding, reconciliations, and approvals across all transactions.
• Budgeting & Financial Reporting - Lead annual budgeting processes in partnership with the executive team. - Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and the Board. - Maintain real-time cash flow projections and funding forecasts.
• Grant, Donor & Fund Accounting - Manage tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation per donor agreements. - Oversee grant financial reporting, compliance requirements, and partnership invoicing. - Support fundraising and development teams with financial insights, donor impact reporting, and gala fundraising strategies.
• Operational Finance & Team Collaboration - Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense management. - Ensure reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and Divvy / Bill.com accounts monthly. - Collaborate with the operations and programs teams to ensure alignment of financial systems with mission priorities.

Qualifications Required :

Preferred :

How to Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and alignment with Aerial Recovery’s mission to Comms@AerialRecovery.org with the subject line :