Controller

Position Summary:

Join a mission-driven organization as our Controller, where you will lead the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, effective billing operations, and timely vendor payments. This leadership role is responsible for strengthening internal controls, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring financial integrity across all agency operations. The Controller works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and agency leadership to support strategic financial planning and operational excellence.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead and supervise the finance team while fostering a collaborative, customer-service focused environment.
• Perform advanced accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Maintain knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting systems to support leadership, the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and funding agencies.
• Coordinate annual audit activities with external auditors, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and IRS Form 990 reporting.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to lead the annual budgeting process.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and development staff to prepare grant and proposal budgets.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard agency assets and improve operational efficiency.
• Support finance-related software implementations, updates, and process improvements.
• Provide backup support for key finance department functions as needed.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

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