Controller

Controller
Location: Tampa, Florida
Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting an organization that provides services throughout the Tampa Bay community.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the CFO with visibility across the organization.
• Lead and develop a dedicated accounting team of four professionals.
• Own the accounting function for a nonprofit managing approximately 30+ grants and diverse funding sources.
• Gain broad exposure to financial reporting, grant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and audit coordination.
• Influence organizational decision-making through financial analysis and operational insights.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements.
• Join a collaborative, supportive culture focused on employee well-being, professional development, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to step into CFO responsibilities when needed and expand leadership experience.
• Work with modern financial systems, including Sage Intacct, while helping optimize finance operations.
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and oversee GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage nonprofit grant accounting, restricted funds, revenue recognition, compliance, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow planning.
• Oversee audit preparation, Form 990 support, internal controls, and financial policy compliance.
• Supervise and develop a team of accounting professionals while driving accountability and performance.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial analysis, reporting, and operational decision support.
Qualifications for the Controller:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Strong grant accounting expertise, including restricted funds, cost reimbursement grants, revenue recognition, deferrals, and compliance.
• Prior accounting leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting staff and financial reporting functions.