Controller

Controller Location: St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid) Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out: Join one of Florida’s largest and most respected nonprofit organizations. Make a direct impact through a mission-driven organization serving the community. Controller will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. Lead a high-visibility accounting function with significant autonomy and influence. Manage a complex grant environment with 35+ active funding sources. Key Responsibilities for the Controller: Lead all grant accounting, reporting, and compliance activities across a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and local funding sources. Own the month-end and year-end close process, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and general ledger oversight. Partner closely with HR and operational leaders to ensure accurate payroll accounting, cost allocations, and grant reimbursement tracking. Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team while coordinating efforts with external accounting partners and resources. Serve as the organization’s hands-on accounting leader, overseeing daily financial operations, MIP administration, board reporting, cash management, and annual budget planning. Qualifications for the Controller: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Strong nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience. Hands-on experience with MIP Accounting Software preferred; Sage Intacct experience may be considered. Prior experience leading and supervising accounting staff. Experience with government-funded grants and reimbursement reporting.