Controller

PCS

Controller responsible for managing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a national nonprofit organization. Leading compliance and audit processes while supporting strategic financial decisions.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, grants accounting, and fixed assets.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Lead the monthly close process and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines.
Analyze financial results and variances; provide insights and recommendations to the CFO.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including IRS and nonprofit reporting requirements.
Manage the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Support preparation of Form 990 and other required filings in coordination with the CFO and external advisors.
Support the CFO in the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Monitor budgets and grant expenditures to ensure compliance with donor and funding restrictions.
Oversee accounting for grants, restricted funds, and donor-designated contributions.
Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field highly preferred.
Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel.
CPA or CMA designation preferred.
Prior experience in a national or multi-entity nonprofit organization.
Experience with grants management and restricted fund accounting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Proven leadership and people management capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical - Choice of Plans
Dental - Choice of Plans
Vision
401k with Match with 100% Vesting
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible PTO & Sick Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablegrants accountingfixed assetsfinancial statementsGAAPbudgetingforecastinggrants management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsleadershippeople managementmentoringorganizational skillstime managementinsight generation

Certifications

CPACMA