Controller

About Our Client

A mission-driven nonprofit/community development financial organization committed to expanding economic opportunity. They’re looking for a Controller who combines technical accounting expertise with a passion for strengthening communities.

About the Role

The Controller leads all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls across the organization. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, annual audit, loan accounting, payroll, and financial reporting while managing and developing a high-performing accounting team. The Controller is a key partner in maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities

Lead daily accounting operations: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management.; Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual monitoring.; Oversee annual audit planning, documentation, and auditor relationships.; Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong internal controls.; Supervise and develop accounting staff, foster a collaborative, mission-aligned culture.; Oversee loan accounting systems, invoicing, ACH processing, and reporting.; Support cross-departmental financial needs and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years managing accounting processes, supervisory experience; 3–5 years in financial analysis or reporting.; Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).; Strong Excel skills, ability to learn systems such as Blackbaud, Financial Edge NXT, TEA, Martus, Power BI.

Nice to have

Experience working with diverse communities, nonprofit or CDFI; CPA

Benefits

Meaningful work that strengthens communities; Collaborative, mission‑driven culture; Opportunity to shape processes and elevate financial operations; Leadership growth and professional development