Controller - Nonprofit & Grants Accounting

About the job Controller - Nonprofit & Grants Accounting


Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple divisions, including CVB, PAC, FOKC, Membership, Grants, and Partnerships. This role oversees a small accounting team and is responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit and government grant requirements. The Controller will also provide financial insights to leadership to support strategic planning and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership

• Supervise 2 accounting staff and oversee daily accounting operations
• Manage AP/AR, credit card approvals, check signing, and related financial controls
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of core accounting processes

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, budgets, and management reports
• Oversee consolidated and division-level reporting across multiple entities

Multi-Division Financial Management

• Support financial operations for CVB, PAC, FOKC, Membership, and Partnerships
• Oversee pledge tracking, commissions, and ethics-related filings
• Ensure accurate reporting across multiple funding streams and programs

Grants & Compliance

• Manage grant accounting and compliance (including EDA, CJAC, ARPA-related funding)
• Maintain SAM.gov registration and submission requirements
• Support grant reporting, audits, and funding coordination

Audit, Tax & Special Projects

• Support annual audits and tax filings, including Form 990/990-NEC
• Assist with budget development and event/campaign financial tracking
• Lead ARPA closeout and other special financial projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of supervisory or accounting management experience
• Strong experience with month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience managing multi-division or multi-entity accounting environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, association, chamber, or membership-based organizations
• Strong background in grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Experience with Form 990/990-NEC and external audit coordination

Ideal Candidate Background

This role is best suited for professionals with experience in nonprofit or public-sector finance, including organizations such as chambers of commerce, universities, healthcare nonprofits, or government-related entities.

Strong candidates will have hands-on experience with:

• Fund accounting (restricted vs. unrestricted funds)
• Federal/state grant compliance and reporting (including SAM.gov and ARPA-related funding)
• Multi-entity or divisional financial structures
• Audit preparation and regulatory reporting

Public accounting professionals with nonprofit audit and tax experience are also strongly considered.