Nonprofit Controller

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Nonprofit Regional Controller on behalf of a highly respected, mission-driven nonprofit organization serving communities throughout Washington state. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity in Seattle for an experienced accounting leader to oversee regional accounting operations, ensure financial integrity, and support a broad portfolio of government-funded and community-based programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations for regional programs and departments, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, contract billing, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Establish and maintain monthly close procedures, reporting timelines, and financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.
• Monitor financial activity and proactively identify operational or accounting issues requiring resolution.

• Supervise and mentor Accounting Managers and accounting staff across multiple functional areas.
• Evaluate staffing needs, workload distribution, and operational processes to support sustainable and efficient department operations.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, government funding requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Identify compliance risks, process gaps, and internal control issues and implement solutions proactively.

• Partner closely with program leadership and finance executives to provide financial guidance related to budgeting, contract monitoring, reporting, and fiscal management.
• Contribute to ERP optimization efforts, accounting process improvements, systems enhancements, and broader financial strategy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years of direct people management experience.
• Experience overseeing payroll accounting, including payroll tax and benefits reporting.
• Audit experience required.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Strong understanding of federal compliance regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).

Compensation & Benefits
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary range of $140,000-$145,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Commuter and/or parking subsidies
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous paid time off and holidays

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.