Nonprofit Controller

Overview

Title: Nonprofit Controller

Compensation: Up to $110,000 base salary

Location: San Antonio, TX

Step into a high‑impact leadership role with a respected, mission‑driven nonprofit celebrating its 100‑year legacy. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional—or a strong Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller ready for their first Controller role—to shape the future of a well‑established organization. This search is moving quickly.

• High‑visibility leadership position with the autonomy to modernize and elevate the accounting function during a milestone centennial year
• Close partnership with the COO, CFO, and executive team to drive process improvements and strengthen financial operations
• Clear succession path—this role is positioned for future advancement to CFO
• Direct influence in a mission‑focused nonprofit dedicated to education and community enrichment
• Opportunity to mentor, develop, and inspire a committed team aligned with the organization’s purpose
• Robust benefits package including substantial employer‑paid medical coverage, company‑paid life insurance, dental/vision options
• Three weeks of vacation, ten paid holidays, monthly sick leave accrual, 401(k) with 4% match, and EAP
• Executive exposure and the chance to shape organizational transformation, including future systems and process automation initiatives

• Lead and oversee all accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy across full‑cycle and fund accounting
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, audit preparation, and compliance activities
• Supervise the AP, AR, and revenue recognition functions while supporting staff development and performance
• Oversee fund accounting, including donor intent, endowments, and deferred revenue, while continuously improving financial systems and reporting capabilities
• Manage payroll and collaborate with HR to streamline and enhance related processes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility, ideally in nonprofit or fund accounting
• Advanced user of Excel and demonstrated experience with accounting/ERP systems (preference for Blackbaud Financial Edge)
• Track record of process improvement, budgeting, and audit readiness in a mission-oriented organization