Controller, Management, CFO

• Lead accounting at one of Montana’s most respected nonprofits — real impact, real visibility
• Report directly to the VP of Finance and present to the Board
• Work on interesting stuff — complex gifts, endowments, planned giving, and scholarship funding that actually matters

Our client is a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit in Bozeman with a long track record of community impact. They manage significant assets, oversee complex giving programs, and are in a period of intentional growth, which means this Controller role carries real weight. This is a highly visible role reporting to the VP/CFO, helping to transform the organization’s processes and procedures.

This isn’t a “maintain the status quo” job. You’ll have ownership over the things that matter most: leading audits, driving the 990 process, and navigating complex gift accounting that most Controllers never touch. You’ll have a direct line to the VP, a seat at the table with the Board, and a team that needs a strong leader to learn from.

If you want meaningful work, real autonomy, and a title you’ve earned, with a path to grow beyond I, this is it.

• Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a team of 3–4, drive the monthly/annual close, and build a strong accounting culture
• Audit & Compliance: Lead external audits and 990 filings, manage tax preparers, ensure IRS/DOL/state compliance
• Complex Gifts: Handle accounting and tax compliance for planned gifts, trusts, and estates — including discounting
• Financial Reporting: Prepare board-level financial reports, oversee budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Internal Controls: Build and maintain controls that protect organizational assets and keep operations efficient

• CPA required — active license preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Nonprofit experience is a must, especially direct 990 and audit ownership
• Solid GAAP knowledge and familiarity with nonprofit IRC rules
• Experience with complex/planned gifts accounting is a big plus
• Clear communicator, confident presenter, and people‑first manager

• Location: Bozeman, MT — hybrid; remote considered for the right person
• Salary: $120,000 – $140,000, depending on experience