Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

The Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations for Music for All, Inc. and Music for All Foundation, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting and reporting requirements. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller supports the organization’s financial health through reliable analysis, budget oversight, and sound accounting policies and procedures. The Controller supervises and supports accounting staff, manages the financial close and annual external audit, coordinates tax reporting and financial records management, and partners with departments to strengthen financial processes.

The successful candidate combines technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, and a collaborative approach to supporting Music for All’s mission.

• Technical proficiency in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and accounting procedures.
• Working knowledge of tax compliance and governmental reporting requirements applicable to organizational activities.
• Familiarity with accounting for multiple entities, intercompany transactions, and consolidations.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Budget experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and related experience in Accounting and Finance
• Ability to supervise and support accounting staff, manage competing deadlines, and handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• At least five years of experience in an accounting management role, ideally combining external audit and in-house financial management experience in nonprofit, corporate, and/or entrepreneurial settings.
• Nonprofit accounting experience, including contributions, donor restrictions, and net asset reporting.
• Experience with reporting and database tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Access.
• Experience with business valuations and financial modeling.

• Lead accounting operations and supervise and support accounting staff. Establish GAAP-aligned procedures; manage monthly and year-end closes and external financial reporting; originate or approve journal entries and accruals; and support the Chief Financial Officer’s reporting to the Board of Directors and internal management.
• Maintain accounting records for Music for All, Inc. and Music for All Foundation, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidated reporting as applicable.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in maintaining the structure and effectiveness of accounting and finance systems. Develop documented policies and procedures aligned with organizational financial goals and oversee technical maintenance of computerized accounting systems in coordination with appropriate support providers.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and payroll-related accounting in coordination with responsible staff. Ensure appropriate documentation, review, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure appropriate accounting for event registration revenue, sponsor ships, contributions, grants, deferred revenue, and donor-restricted funds. Reconcile financial records with relevant program and fundraising systems and monitor the release of restrictions in accordance with applicable requirements.