Senior Controller – Nonprofit

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the CFO and Accountant to oversee the firm's most intricate nonprofit projects, including those involving multiple entities and diverse funding sources.

• Assist the CFO in providing financial insights, analyses, and recommendations to Executive Directors, Finance Committees, and client leadership.

• Guide and mentor other Controllers while fostering the growth of the broader nonprofit delivery team.

• Manage the audit preparation processes, encompassing schedules, reconciliations, and communications with auditors.

• Direct and oversee complex grant portfolios that involve various funding sources, compliance obligations, and reporting requirements.

• Propel firm-wide enhancements in nonprofit accounting and service delivery processes.

• Partner with the CFO to provide financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic insights that align with client objectives and decision-making.

• Act as a point of escalation for intricate technical accounting inquiries across nonprofit teams.

• Establish and uphold robust internal controls across client accounts.

• Employ current processes and tools, including code red alerts, to proactively detect and mitigate fraud within all client accounting procedures.

• Maintain consistent quality standards in work across the client portfolio.

• Achieve or surpass billable hour targets while ensuring service excellence.

• Fulfill internal responsibilities such as time tracking, capacity planning, and quarterly initiatives.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program, embodying the company's mission and values.

• Adhere to security protocols to safeguard client assets.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (CPA designation is preferred).

• Strong preference for experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) setting.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit accounting with proven team leadership skills.

• Extensive knowledge in nonprofit fund accounting, grant management, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in leading audit engagements and managing relationships with auditors.

• Proven track record of mentoring Controllers and cultivating high-performing accounting teams.

• Excellent client-facing communication abilities, with the capacity to translate financial data into actionable insights for nonprofit leaders and boards.

• Evidence of contributing to process improvements and organizational best practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long and short-term disability benefits.

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care options.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Annual bonus potential of up to 10% of salary.

• Flexible, trust-based work environment.

• Opportunity for business ownership without equity risk.

• Ability to run your own practice and lead your own team.

• Share in the results you create.