Controller

***Controller - Non-Profit***

***Boca Raton***

We're partnering with a well‑established, mission‑driven Non-Profit organization seeking a strategic and hands‑on finance leader to oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audit functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership and board stakeholders, while leading financial reporting, fund accounting, and long‑term planning efforts. Ideal for someone with 7+ years of nonprofit finance experience, strong GAAP/fund accounting knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style who enjoys driving both strategy and day‑to‑day execution. Competitive compensation and strong benefits. Message me directly to learn more confidentially.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily financial operations across the organization, including ledger activity, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.

• Produce monthly financial packages with clear analysis of performance, budget variances, and projected cash position for leadership review.

• Guide the annual budgeting process for operating and capital needs by coordinating departmental input and consolidating organization-wide plans.

• Develop forecasts and scenario-based analyses to support strategic planning and responsible resource allocation.

• Monitor liquidity, manage banking relationships, and anticipate short- and long-term cash requirements to maintain appropriate reserves.

• Lead preparation for the annual audit, assemble supporting schedules, and coordinate external tax reporting such as Form 990 filings.

• Maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies to support compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant terms, and donor restrictions.

• Oversee financial tracking for contributions, grants, endowments, and restricted funds, ensuring accurate recognition and release activity.

• Partner with fundraising and departmental leaders to align financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen cross-functional decision-making.

• Supervise finance staff and external service providers while identifying process improvements and recommending enhancements to financial systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong background in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and compliance with applicable reporting standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and cash flow analyses.
• Knowledge of audits, Form 990 coordination, internal controls, and financial policy administration.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, committees, and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• CPA, master’s degree, or museum-sector experience is preferred.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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