Controller

Responsibilities

• Direct the organization’s accounting activities to safeguard financial records, maintain internal control standards, and protect organizational assets.
• Evaluate account reconciliations and oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting to support accurate and timely close processes.
• Develop financial summaries and formal reports for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, presenting key information in a clear and practical manner.
• Manage investment-related administration in alignment with guidance from the Finance Committee and support informed financial decision-making.
• Lead the annual audit process by coordinating with external auditors, assembling supporting schedules, and ensuring required statements are completed accurately.
• Prepare and submit required federal and state filings, including annual tax and regulatory reports, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.
• Consolidate budget input from department leaders and build the organization-wide annual budget, monitoring performance against approved plans.
• Track grant activity and funding compliance, report on restricted and government-supported programs, and assist with financial matters tied to real estate transactions and closings.
• Support board committees by organizing finance and audit meeting materials, attending meetings as needed, and serving as a key financial resource for staff and leadership.
• Provide oversight to accounting, human resources, and office operations staff, while also coordinating insurance renewals, benefits administration support, and general administrative needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience that includes nonprofit finance and team supervision.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, general ledger management, month-end close activities, and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience producing board-level financial reports, managing audits, and handling annual tax or regulatory filings.
• Background working with grants, restricted funding, and nonprofit budgeting in a complex operating environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet tools, including Microsoft Excel; experience with AccuFund is highly preferred.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to executives, trustees, and cross-functional teams.
• Able to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines consistently, and contribute collaboratively within a team-oriented workplace.
• Certification and familiarity with real estate-related financial transactions are considered advantageous.