Comptroller

About the role

Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas, rooted in community for over 40 years. Our mission is to ensure every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close.
• Cook Compliance
• Coordinate annual financial audit.
• Coordinate grant monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee tax filings.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation.
• Maintain internal controls.
• Financial Leadership
• Develop financial strategies in partnership with the COO.
• Develop financial forecasts and scenario analysis to support organizational decision-making.
• Provide financial oversight of federal, state, local, and foundation grants.
• Manage all accounting operations.
• Monitor organizational cash flow.
• Cook Annual operating budget.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Support long-term financial planning.
• Leadership
• Supervise accounting staff.
• Develop department procedures.
• Maintain the Financial Management Manual.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations to the Board of Directors.
• Promote organizational culture.
• Perform other duties as required by the COO and CEO.

Requirements

• Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience in a senior financial management role partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and preparation relevant to nonprofit entities.
• Team-oriented with a desire to support the organization’s strategic initiatives.
• Proven record of delivering on generally accepted accounting principles and practices, particularly nonprofit revenue recognition rules.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizations through financial audits, resulting in unmodified audit opinions.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in accounting.
• Hold an active certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or a similar certification such as CMA or CFA.
• Experience with AmeriCorps grant management.
• Experience with foundation, state, and federal grants.
• Experience preparing IRS Form 990.
• Experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience using the Fund Accounting software, MIP Abila Cloud.
• Knowledge of local area school districts, city and county government, and NGOs financial practices.

What You Bring

• Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience in a senior financial management role partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and preparation relevant to nonprofit entities.
• Team-oriented with a desire to support the organization’s strategic initiatives.
• Proven record of delivering on generally accepted accounting principles and practices, particularly nonprofit revenue recognition rules.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizations through financial audits, resulting in unmodified audit opinions.

Benefits

• Balanced strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Leadership with clarity, accountability, and curiosity.
• Building strong relationships across teams and departments.
• Approaching challenges with thoughtfulness and urgency.

Pay

$9,000/month ($108,000/year) (Contingent on experience)

Schedule

Full-Time, Exempt