Controller - Nonprofit

Requirements

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, lease accounting, and cash management.
• Manage the monthly close process, ensuring timely reconciliations, accurate financial reporting, and proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accounting records, contracts, fixed assets, leases, and financial documentation in compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing and related accounting, including benefits, 401(k), commissions, and other compensation accruals.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and provide financial insights to support organizational decision-making and cost management.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls to support operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Partner with the VP of Finance on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Lead the team in establishing priorities, accountability standards, and workload management practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for accounting staff.
• Support other teams within the organization with administrative tasks such as vendor rationalization, process documentation, and data provision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 5-7 years of overall experience and 4 years in a managing role preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) accounting and/or similar software preferred.
• Experience in Not-for-Profit accounting and reporting preferred.
• CPA preferred.