Controller
AI Summary
Controller for a nonprofit organization; oversees GAAP-compliant accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and internal controls, with leadership responsibilities.
About this role
Key Responsibilities
Oversees general accounting operations across the full fiscal cycle, ensuring policies, procedures, and processes align with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), appropriate internal controls, and applicable funding requirements.
Leads financial reporting and analysis to support organizational needs, including internal and external GAAP reporting, cash flow analysis and forecasting, regulatory reporting, and preparation of required tax filings.
Manages the planning, preparation, and successful completion of all financial and accounting audits, including the annual audit process.
Supports and enhances the budgeting process by advising leadership, and developing systems to monitor and control expenditures.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with banking partners and financial institutions to support operational and financial activities.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting functions to enhance efficiency and quality.
Establishes and ensures compliance with robust internal control systems, including adherence to applicable financial management standards.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business is preferred; professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
At least six years of progressively responsible experience working with financial systems
Minimum of four years in a leadership or supervisory role
Experience working within a nonprofit environment is preferred