Controller

Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the organization’s accounting and financial operations, with a strong emphasis on construction/project accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands both the accounting side of a nonprofit organization and the financial complexities associated with construction and development projects. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations Lead the month-end and year-end close process Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow projections Oversee construction and project accounting, including job costing, project budgets, expenditures, and commitments Monitor construction costs and ensure expenses are properly coded and allocated Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis across projects and departments Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards Manage restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, and program-related financial activity Assist with grant accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations Manage cash flow and provide financial analysis to senior leadership Lead the annual audit and tax preparation process Develop and manage the annual operating budget Partner with construction, operations, development, and executive leadership teams Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial controls Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff Prepare financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 7+ years of progressive accounting experience Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience Experience in nonprofit accounting strongly preferred Construction, real estate development, affordable housing, or project-based accounting experience preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting Experience with fund accounting, grants, restricted funds, and/or donor-related accounting Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, budgeting, and forecasting Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system experience Strong leadership and team-management skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Comfortable presenting financial information to executive leadership and a Board Mission-driven, collaborative leader who can balance hands-on accounting with strategic financial oversight #J-18808-Ljbffr