Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide steady financial leadership for a mission-focused nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will guide daily accounting activity, strengthen reporting practices, and support sound fiscal management across a roughly $10M operating environment. The person in this role will work closely with internal stakeholders to translate financial data into clear insights that help programs stay aligned with budgets and funding requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll administration, and the monthly close cycle.
• Produce reliable financial reports each month, including statement preparation and analysis of budget-to-actual results to highlight key trends and variances.
• Collaborate with program leadership to monitor spending, review departmental budgets, and provide financial guidance that supports informed operational decisions.
• Evaluate and reinforce accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial policies to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Manage nonprofit fund accounting activities by tracking restricted and unrestricted resources and monitoring grant-related expenditures against funding rules.
• Coordinate audit preparation efforts by organizing supporting documentation and serving as a key contact for external auditors during review processes.
• Oversee cash position planning and forecasting to help maintain financial stability and support short- and long-range budgeting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting methods, and documentation practices to increase efficiency and strengthen financial visibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, ideally including work within a nonprofit setting.
• Prior experience serving in a Controller capacity or in a senior-level accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial practices, including fund accounting and grant compliance requirements.
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with higher-level financial oversight and planning.
• Effective communication skills with experience partnering across departments, including with non-financial stakeholders.
• Background supporting organizations with budgets in the $5M to $20M range is preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems, along with strong Excel capabilities.

Compensation

$39.59-$45.84 Hourly

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