Controller Boca Raton, FL

Controller - Non-Profit

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.