Comptroller

Description

Job Title: Comptroller

Department: Administration

Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $ 87,000 annually


Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Position Summary : The Comptroller provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's financial operations. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, manages financial risk, and supports long-term planning in alignment with organizational goals. The Comptroller serves as the principal financial advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees, guiding decisions that advance financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Description of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide direction for all accounting and financial management functions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and maintain audit readiness.

• Oversee organizational liquidity, cash flow planning, and capital allocation to support strategic objectives.

• Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, revenue forecasts, and fiscal models that guide long-term strategic initiatives.

• Serve as a key contributor to strategic planning, providing financial insight to support mission-aligned growth and sustainability.

• Deliver high-quality financial reports, dashboards, and analysis to the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and key stakeholders.

• Represent the finance function during board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and cross-department initiatives.

• Lead the annual budget development process in collaboration with leadership and department heads.

• Monitor and evaluate organizational financial performance against strategic and operational benchmarks.

• Ensure that resource allocation supports strategic priorities, compliance obligations, and long-term financial stability.

• Provide mentorship and leadership to accounting and financial staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with department leaders to enhance financial understanding and support operational decision-making.

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors, funding partners, and regulatory bodies.

• Ensure timely submission of all required regulatory filings, grant reports, tax documents, and compliance certifications.

• Oversee audit processes, ensuring proactive risk identification and timely resolution of findings.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, standards, and best financial practices.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA certification strongly preferred.

• Required 6-10+ years of professional accounting/finance experience

Experience:

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Designing and improving internal controls

• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience

• Experience in government, nonprofit, public sector, or grant-funded environments.

• Financial reporting and GAAP compliance.


Technical Skills:

• Proficient working knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting systems.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

• Familiarity with federal grants, uniform guidance, and compliance reporting.

Other Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to research complex accounting issues.

• Excellent communication and executive-level presentations skills.

• Ability to lead teams and improve financial processes.

• High integrity, judgement, and commitment to fiscal stewardship.

• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and diverse departments.

• Adhere to Oklahoma Accountancy Board's professional conduct rules and avoid unethical behavior.

Background Screening:

• Must be able to pass drug screening and background check.

Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements: Some travel will be required to perform some duties and to receive job-related training.

Work Schedule: required 40-hour work week