Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to lead financial operations and provide sound guidance that supports organizational stability and growth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role oversees accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash management while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with applicable standards. The ideal candidate brings strategic financial insight, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with executives, board members, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the daily financial operations of the organization, ensuring accounting activities are accurate, well-controlled, and aligned with established policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including year-end audit schedules and required annual filings.
• Lead cash flow planning and treasury activities to support operating needs, financial stability, and informed decision-making.
• Direct payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, while maintaining efficient processes and dependable service to internal stakeholders.
• Manage and develop finance team members by setting performance expectations, coaching staff, and fostering a responsive, service-oriented department culture.
• Guide the preparation and monitoring of departmental, program, and project budgets, evaluate variances against actual results, and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Build financial models and perform short- and long-range analysis to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting procedures, and operational workflows, then recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Support board and committee reporting by assembling financial data, analysis, and documentation for presentations and leadership review.
• Maintain and enforce financial and purchasing procedures while staying current on nonprofit accounting guidance, grant compliance expectations, and relevant regulatory changes.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Significant experience in accounting and financial management, including responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and experience preparing audited financial statements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising accounting or finance staff and managing departmental workflows.
• Experience with cash management, payroll oversight, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to analyze financial performance, develop forecasts, and present clear recommendations to senior leadership or board-level stakeholders.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial practices, grant compliance requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation, maintain records, and handle detailed financial information accurately.