Controller (Non-Profit)

We're hiring a Finance Leader to support the overall financial operations of a large Milwaukee based non-profit organization. You will help drive both short- and long-term strategic growth. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with accepted accounting principles and applicable grant and funding requirements.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who brings strong technical accounting expertise, strategic planning capability, and a collaborative leadership style in a mission-driven environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the agency's accounting systems, financial controls, and fiscal operations
• Leading financial planning, modeling, and analysis to support organizational growth
• Ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all financial statements
• Managing cash flow, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Supervising and developing Accounting Department staff
• Supporting a strong customer-service culture within the Finance Department
• Leading the development and monitoring of departmental, program, and project budgets
• Reviewing financial performance against budget and communicating key variances
• Ensuring compliance with grant, contract, and funding-source requirements
• Managing budgeting systems and expenditure controls across operations and special projects
• Directing accounting system improvements, procedures, and operational audits
• Assessing internal controls, financial record accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Supporting development and adherence to financial and purchasing policies and procedures
• Preparing year-end audit financial statements xhyhwjd and required annual filings
• Providing financial reporting and supporting materials for leadership and Board presentations
• Maintaining current knowledge of accounting standards, nonprofit finance practices, and government grant requirements

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, at least 5 years within nonprofit required
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Bachelors degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply.