Controller- Nonprofit

Title :
Controller

Salary :
$110,000 – $150,000 + bonus potential

Location :
Providence, RI (3 days in office)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• High-impact Controller role with full ownership of accounting and financial operations
• Visible leadership position partnering with senior stakeholders, funders, and internal teams
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and build out a collaborative finance function
• Strong blend of strategic oversight and hands-on execution
• Stable organization with mission-driven impact and long-term growth potential

Controller Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee all accounting and financial operations including general ledger, consolidations, and reporting
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Produce monthly financial reports and ad hoc analyses for leadership and stakeholders
• Manage and develop the finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Support annual budgeting process and partner with internal teams on program budgets and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and state/federal regulations
• Oversee audits, including annual audit and Form 990 preparation
• Review and approve expenditures, ensuring proper documentation and compliance standards

Controller Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting and close processes
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders