Controller

NFPA

Controller safeguarding financial integrity and supporting decision-making with financial analysis at the National Fire Protection Association. Responsible for overseeing financial systems and compliance in accounting operations.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,706 - $247,799 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributes to NFPA’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic initiatives by playing a critical leadership role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization
Supports organizational decision-making through financial analysis and the proper execution of transactions.
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of NFPA’s financial systems, safeguarding assets, ensuring accurate monthly financials and maintaining fiscal discipline
Oversee the accounting, payables, financial system controls, payroll and taxation functions.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
Analyze financial information detailing assets and liabilities and make appropriate entries to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent.
12 or more years of related experience.
Prior Controller experience preferred.
3–5+ years progressive experience in a management level role
Working knowledge of all standard accounting operating procedures and principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of or willingness to dive deep into federal tax guidelines and tax laws as they relate to not-for-profit organizations.
Knowledge of internal controls and risk management
Experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook,)
High proficiency with advanced Excel.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems administration (i.e. NetSuite)
CPA preferred or significant practical experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisaccountingpayablesfinancial system controlspayrolltaxationGAAPinternal controlsrisk managementfinancial statement preparation

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational decision-makingfiscal disciplineaccuracycommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA