Controller – Nonprofit

Job Description:

• Lead month-end closing meetings and financial reviews with nonprofit clients and internal teams
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, and cash flow reporting
• Lead work quality and informally mentor Accountants on the delivery team
• Oversee grant compliance, restricted fund reporting, and funder relationship support
• Own audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, and auditor communications
• Investigate budget variances with the Accountant and communicate financial insights, risks, and opportunities to clients and CFOs
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and collaborate with the CFO on financial and operational decisions
• Partner with the CFO and client leadership to coordinate with CPAs, attorneys, auditors, and other external advisors
• Implement and maintain internal controls across client accounts
• Use current processes and tools, including code red alerts, to identify and prevent fraud
• Complete time tracking, capacity planning, and quarterly initiatives
• Participate in the Brand Ambassador program
• Meet or exceed billable hours goals while maintaining service excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience including team leadership
• Deep expertise in nonprofit fund accounting, grant management, audit management, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Proven success in client-facing advisory roles in a multi-client environment
• Strong ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to Accountants without a formal reporting relationship
• Excellence in financial analysis and communication with nonprofit leaders
• Advanced technical skills across multiple accounting platform
• Ability to meet or exceed billable hours goals while maintaining service excellence
• Ability to uphold security practices to protect client assets
• Alignment with the values of Commitment, Foresight, Relationships, Tenacity, and Teamwork

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of salary
• Flexible, trust-based work environment
• True business ownership without equity risk
• Running your own practice and leading your own team
• Sharing in the results you create