Controller

StevenDouglas has been exclusively engaged to identify a Controller for a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in South Florida. This is a position reporting directly to senior leadership, with responsibility for financial reporting, audit and compliance, and the development of a capable, growing accounting team.This role offers meaningful long-term growth potential. The organization is looking for a finance leader who wants to grow beyond the traditional Controller seat, someone who enjoys partnering with leadership, communicating financial results to a range of stakeholders, and mentoring the people around them. In return, the opportunity offers broad exposure across the organization, a stable and collaborative culture with very low turnover, and an excellent benefits package.Candidates with nonprofit experience, particularly in organizations that manage government funding, are encouraged to apply.Location: Fort Lauderdale, onsite first 90 days, hybrid after introductory periodCompensation: 120k - 150kAccounting and Financial OperationsOversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bankingEnsures timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsMaintains and enforces internal controls to safeguard organizational assetsMonitors cash flow and manages expenditures across funding sourcesFinancial Planning and AnalysisLeads expenditure projections and financial forecastingSupports development of annual budgets in collaboration with the Chief Administrative OfficerAnalyzes financial data to identify variances, trends, and risksPrepares financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and governing boardCompliance and Audit Manages the annual audit process and serves as the primary liaison with external auditorsEnsures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and funding requirementsMonitors and enforce adherence to grant and contract requirementsServes as a primary point of contact for funding agencies and government entitiesLeadership and SupervisionSupervises and develops accounting staffAssigns and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completenessEstablishes and maintains effective departmental procedures and workflowsSystems and Process ImprovementEvaluates and improves financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilitiesImplement technology solutions to enhance efficiency and data integrityIdentifies and implements process improvements related to financial operationsPerforms related duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises a staff of 3–5 directly, and 5-7 indirectly.Requirements:7 years of non-profit finance or accounting experience with increasing responsibility.Master's Degree in Accounting or Business, preferredCPA license or CPA candidate within 1 year of completion, preferred.5 years of federal, state and local government grant funding experience.Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, QuickBooks Non-Profit, etc.).