Controller

Responsibilities

1. Lead a thorough review and correction of financial records to ensure the organization’s books are accurate, current, and reliable.
2. Manage accounts payable activities using Bill.com, including timely bill processing, payment coordination, and oversight of related workflows.
3. Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues across accounts.
4. Develop and document standard operating procedures for key finance and accounting activities to create consistency and long-term accountability.
5. Provide financial oversight that strengthens internal controls, supports operational discipline, and improves visibility into ongoing performance.
6. Partner with leadership to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other forward-looking financial planning once core accounting cleanup is complete.
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors as needed to support finance operations and organizational objectives.
8. Contribute to a scalable finance function that can support anticipated organizational growth over the coming year.

Requirements

• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role for a non-profit organization is required.
• Strong hands-on expertise with QuickBooks in environments requiring cleanup, correction, and ongoing financial management.
• Practical experience using Bill.com for accounts payable and payment processing.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement department standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a largely remote setting while participating onsite for collaboration when needed.
• Strong communication skills and the interpersonal awareness to work successfully within a diverse, urban, and mission-oriented organization.

Qualifications

• Must have prior accounting experience in the non-profit industry.

Skills

• Financial analysis
• Accounting software proficiency (QuickBooks)
• Accounts payable management
• General ledger management
• Financial reporting
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Lifetime disability insurance
• Life insurance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate both remote and on-site work as needed.