Controller

Nonprofit HR

Controller overseeing accounting operations for the American Camp Association. Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and managing audit processes while leading the accounting team.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and audit coordination while leading accounting operations and enhancing internal controls. Proven ability to manage complex technical accounting and provide strategic financial insights to leadership.

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US GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingAudit CoordinationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)SAGE/Intacct ERP/GL Financial Systems

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisBudgeting and ForecastingCash Flow ManagementInvestment AccountingInternal Control ProcessesFinancial ModelingRevenue RecognitionAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationPositive Accountability

Tools & Technologies

SAGE/IntacctMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingLarge Industry AssociationRegulatory ReportingOperational ReportingMulti-Entity Revenue

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations and ensure complete alignment and compliance with US GAAP standards.
Manage complex technical accounting specific to industry associations, including membership revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and related obligations.
Prepare and issue accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Coordinate all annual audit activities, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Prepare accrual entries for the close of each month and quarter-end
Review all monthly bank and account reconciliations, A/P and A/R batch processes, and cash management transactions
Analyze changes in assets and liabilities and provide a variance report each quarter
Monitor and enhance internal control processes across ACA and its affiliates
Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements
Lead continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
Serve as the primary liaison for external parties during the annual audit
Prepare all audit schedules, and “provided by client” support documentation
Manage audit inquiries and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables
Report and provide analysis of the organization’s restricted and non-restricted investments and reserves each month
Monitor cash balances across accounts while maintaining sufficient liquidity
Lead in monitoring cash balances in various accounts to ensure the best returns while maintaining adequate liquidity
Partner with functional leaders to address accounting needs and provide timely guidance
Oversee financial aspects of third-party transactions
Lead efforts to improve collections of overdue invoices by both the team and responsible functions
Gather, assemble, and report on the organization’s, budget, forecast, and annual new initiatives
Advance the use of technology to streamline processes and improve financial reporting
Drive adoption optimization of financial systems and reporting tools
Manage and record all investment accounting transactions, ensuring accurate valuation, unrealized/realized gains/losses, and income tracking.
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships to safeguard organizational assets.
Coordinate among departments the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
Perform root-cause variance analysis and provide forward-looking insights to leadership
Build financial models to analyze the viability of new programs, member services, or capital expenditures.
Translate backward-looking financial figures and forward-looking [FP&A] data into clear, concise, and non-intimidating presentations.
Prepare and present financial results, KPIs, and forecasts to board-level groups, committees, and executive leadership.
Manage, mentor and develop accounting staff, ensuring appropriate workload balance and professional growth
Foster a culture of teamwork, positive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide structure while empowering the team members to take ownership
Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a Master’s in Accounting or MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including a minimum of 3-5 years in a managerial Controller capacity.
Nonprofit / Large Industry Association experience and familiarity with their unique tax, operational, and regulatory reporting requirements is a strong plus
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
Public Accounting background/experience strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in SAGE/Intacct ERP/GL financial systems and modeling tools.
Expertise or familiarity with Microsoft products including Teams and Outlook
Experience with sophisticated internal controls and the accounting for and reporting on multi-entity revenue.
Audit readiness and being a reliable audit firm liaison is essential to success in this role.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans