Financial Controller

VISION: The end of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing less.

MISSION: Love
146 journeys alongside children impacted by trafficking today and prevents the trafficking of children tomorrow.

OVERVIEW: The Controller is Love
146’s financial leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of the organization’s financial operations. This role is responsible for strong accounting practices, accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound internal controls that support the organization’s mission to end child trafficking and exploitation.

The Controller brings deep nonprofit accounting expertise and a systems-oriented approach to managing day-to-day financial operations while strengthening infrastructure to support organizational growth and complexity. Operating within a trauma-informed, values-driven organization, the Controller leads with clarity, consistency, and respect - balancing high standards of accountability with collaboration and care. This role is well-suited for an experienced nonprofit finance professional who can operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and serve as a trusted partner to leadership.

BENEFITS: Organizational culture committed to self-care, work-life balance, flexibility, and being both values- and trauma-informed. Working alongside other mission-driven people. Comprehensive medical coverage (employee contribution is 6% - 15% of monthly premium dependent on plan selection, or 15%-20% dependent on buy-up plan selection); twenty (20) paid vacation days annually, will increase with tenure; nine (9) paid sick days annually; paid holidays per Love
146 schedule;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); month-long paid sabbatical after five (5) years continuous employment; employee-funded voluntary benefits: vision, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match up to 1% of gross salary. Employment with Love
146 qualifies you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

COMPENSATION: $90,000-$110,000 annually

LOCATION: Remote EST, with preference for the following states: CT, NC, NY, MA;
Hybrid (1-2 days/week in office) if location is within driving distance of the office

Direct candidates only.
We are not accepting assistance from search firms at this time.

• Lead all day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and monthly close.
• Prepare and maintain accurate internal financial reports, statements, and dashboards to support operational and leadership decision-making.
• Oversee and improve the development of and compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit readiness across the organization.

• Lead public and private grant budgeting, fund allocations, and reporting compliance.
• Manage accurate tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds, proactively identifying grant spending needs, under spend, or reallocation opportunities in conjunction with programs leadership.
• Identify and lead any budget modifications necessary to ensure accurately and timely spenddown for all grants.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for all grants and prepare and submit timely financial data for grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Maintain real time understanding of and compliance with all Federal and state government funding requirements.

• Optimize financial systems and automated workflows, with an emphasis on Sage Intacct, for streamlined reporting, forecasting, and department-level dashboards.
• Monitor and support the automation of budget vs. actual reporting and real-time access for budget owners.

• Provide real-time financial insights and modeling to inform organizational strategy, cost allocations, and funding renewals.
• Conduct audit prep, risk mitigation, cash flow reporting, and sustainability modeling.
• Maintain strong documentation and processes to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance continuity.
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