Nonprofit Controller

About Us

Flex-Able Solutions provides fractional finance and HR support to growing organizations. We partner with mission-driven clients to deliver flexible, high-quality financial leadership.

Position Summary

We're seeking a Nonprofit Controller to manage accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of nonprofit clients. This role ensures GAAP compliance, supports strategic decision-making, and maintains strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, cash management, account reconciliations, and month-end close; review work for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare and review timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, explaining results and key trends to nonprofit leaders.

• Apply GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including net assets with and without donor restrictions, grant tracking, and restricted fund reporting.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and budget-to-actual variance analysis; provide actionable recommendations.

• Support audit preparation, Form 990 preparation, regulatory filings, and coordination with external accountants and auditors.

• Monitor grant compliance and reporting requirements, including federal and state awards as applicable.

• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting workflows, documentation, and financial reporting processes.

• Work effectively in QuickBooks Online and other client systems, including Sage Intacct or RealPage where applicable.

• Serve as a trusted client contact, manage multiple engagements and deadlines, and communicate issues, priorities, and recommendations proactively.

• Review and mentor staff work and support team development, as applicable.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field; CPA preferred.

• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant nonprofit accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.

• Strong command of nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting, donor restrictions, grant management, and financial statement preparation and review.

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, including complex reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, resolve complex general ledger issues, and maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.

• Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and meaningful variance explanations for nonfinancial audiences.

• Ability to independently research accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, identify root causes, and implement practical improvements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting financial information and recommendations to clients and leadership.

• Strong organizational skills and ownership of deliverables, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines across multiple client engagements.

• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working with different accounting systems, client teams, and operating environments.

Preferred

• Presenting to nonprofit boards, finance committees, and executive directors.

• Federal and state grant compliance, single audit preparation, and restricted award reporting.

• Leading client transitions, improving accounting processes, and coaching or reviewing work of other accounting staff.

• Experience with Sage Intacct, RealPage, or other nonprofit accounting platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120,000-$150,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience

• Full-Time | Hybrid/Remote Work | Flexible Scheduling

• Medical, Dental, HSA (with employer contribution)

• SIMPLE IRA with employer match

• PTO, paid holidays, basic life insurance and short-term disability