Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

The Controller oversees and directs accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting activities for Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and its foundation partners—The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Women’s Foundation of Indiana—and other supporting organizations.

We are Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) for the region of Central Indiana. We help people give to the causes they care about, and we support nonprofits so they can do their work more effectively.

We connect the region so communities aren’t solving problems in isolation. We grow philanthropy so more people and organizations have the resources to fuel that work. We strengthen nonprofits so they’re equipped to deliver real solutions. And we invest in people, because strong leadership, talent, and collaboration are what keep it all moving forward. Our mission is to build a community of opportunity no matter place, race or identity as we strive to make central Indiana the most connected philanthropic and impactful region in the nation.

The Controller oversees and directs accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting activities for Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and its foundation partners—the Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Women’s Foundation of Indiana—and other supporting organizations. The Controller leads daily operations, ensuring compliance with legal, audit, and tax regulations while providing financial insights that support strategic decision‑making by the Boards and Philanthropic Collaborative Leadership Team (PCL).

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

The following functions have been determined by CICF to be essential to the successful performance of this position:

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise the Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, and Operations Manager and support the Assistant Controller’s direct reports through regular meetings, resource allocation, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Provide backup support for Operations team functions when necessary.

Financial Reporting & Oversight

• Prepare financial reports for PCL and the Boards, including budget‑to‑actual analysis, fund reporting, and supporting organization updates.
• Manage the general ledger for all funds, overseeing accounts payable, contributions, grants and journal entries to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Oversee the investment reconciliation process, including posting earnings allocations to funds.

Budget & Internal Controls

• Lead budget development across Central Indiana Community Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, Women’s Foundation of Indiana, and other supporting organizations.
• Ensure proper setting up of new funds in Salesforce and Sage Intacct, including fee and spending calculations.
• Work with the Vice President of Finance and Administration to develop and maintain strong internal controls.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Oversee annual audit preparation for general ledger activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including quarterly and annual filings such as 990s, 5500s, E-1 reports, and property tax filings.

Donor & Fund Management

• Collaborate with the Development and Strategy team to address donor fund inquiries, including financial projections, fund statements, and committee presentations.
• Support the team in recording and liquidating gifts of stock, real estate, trusts, and other non‑cash donations.

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Required.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of professional experience with general ledger within organizations managing multiple funds or divisions. Required.
• Strong organizational and management skills with strategic thinking ability.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Working knowledge of human resource policies and best practices.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and…