Description

We are seeking a Controller to lead and execute the organization’s accounting function. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibility with leadership of accounting standards, workflows, and staff. The Controller owns monthly close, financial reporting, audit coordination, and the integrity of financial data while supervising accounting activities performed by administrative staff. This position focuses on stabilizing systems, improving consistency, and ensuring accurate, timely financial information in a complex grant-funded environment.

Job Duties and Core Responsibilities

• Hands-On Accounting Ownership
• Lead and actively participate in monthly close
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and project coding structure
• Perform or review reconciliations and journal entries
• Ensure accurate grant revenue recognition

Accounting Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise accounting workflows performed by administrative staff, including billing and receivables
• Set expectations, timelines, and quality standards
• Provide coaching and feedback, and potentially supervisory guidance
• Establish close calendar and pacing

Financial Reporting and Board Financials

• Prepare monthly financial statements for leadership and board of directors
• Provide variance analysis and narrative context
• Improve clarity and consistency of reporting

Audit Interface

• Serve as primary liaison to external auditors
• Prepare schedules and documentation
• Maintain audit readiness year-round

Systems and Standards

• Own chart of accounts and project structure in MIP
• Establish and/or improve accounting SOPs
• Strengthen internal controls
• Improve coordination with Grant Administration Team

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Administrative Director on AR, billing, and workflow coordination
• Support leadership with financial visibility
• Provide guidance to Grant Administration Team on financial processes

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• 7+ years accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close
• Experience supervising accounting workflows or staff
• Experience preparing financial statements and audit schedules
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (experience with MIP strongly preferred)
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
• Nonprofit grant accounting or fund accounting
• Experience improving systems and internal controls
• Familiarity with federal Uniform Guidance