JOB SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions for the organization. This position ensures compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and grant guidelines. The Controller plays a key leadership role in maintaining the integrity of financial data, supporting strategic decision-making, and supervising the finance team.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing audit schedules.
• Monitor and manage bank activity and cash balances as well as cash flow and forecasting.
• Prepare account analysis, identify and research variances and perform cost analysis.
• Assist leadership in developing annual organizational and program budgets.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support grant budgeting and reporting in coordination with development and program teams.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government reporting requirements and tax filings (e.g., IRS Form 990).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and regulations.
• Supervise accounting staff, providing coaching, development, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with program and development teams to align financial processes with organizational goals.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Respond quickly and effectively to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s disciplinary procedures.
• Provide staff with regular feedback regarding abuse risk prevention and a healthy reporting culture.
• Ensure required abuse prevention practices are followed and a healthy reporting culture is maintained.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
• Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required, including familiarity with fund accounting and restricted funds.
• Auditing experience, preferred

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, Yardi Breeze Premier, or similar) and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check.
Work Environment: This position typically operates in a professional office environment. Remote work options are not available.