Controller

About the Opportunity

Our client, a mission oriented nonprofit organization, is seeking a Controller/Director of Accounting to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening internal controls, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing executive leadership with meaningful financial insights to guide decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with strategic partnership across the organization.

Position Overview

The Controller/Director of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, audit coordination, compliance activities, and treasury functions. The position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the organization's long-term financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Direct all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities related to payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash transactions.
• Maintain a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting organizational growth.

Strategic Financial Management

• Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights, trends, and recommendations to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in long-range planning efforts through forecasting, cash flow modeling, and financial analysis.
• Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Partner with department leaders to support planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment designed to safeguard organizational assets and improve financial accountability.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external accounting partners.
• Oversee regulatory reporting requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with funding, reporting, and operational requirements as applicable.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
• Establish priorities, improve workflows, and create efficiencies across the department.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience with responsibility for financial reporting and team management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience overseeing audits, budgeting processes, and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience within a nonprofit, association, membership-based, grant funded or mission-driven environment.
• Exposure to management level reporting.
• Experience leading accounting process improvements or system implementations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Visible leadership role with regular interaction with executive management.
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and organizational performance.
• Stable organization with a mission-focused culture.
• Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on accounting oversight.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation, process improvement, and professional development.