Nonprofit Controller

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Controller for a respected nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of the communities it serves through compassionate, high‑quality care, innovative programs, and a commitment to service. This mission‑driven organization plays a vital role in delivering essential healthcare services while investing in the long‑term health of its region.

This is a full‑time onsite opportunity in Tampa, FL.

The Controller is a key finance leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will help guide the financial health of a large, complex nonprofit healthcare organization while partnering closely with executive, operational, and clinical leaders. This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative accounting professional who enjoys building high‑performing teams, strengthening financial processes, and contributing to an organization where their work directly supports a meaningful community mission.

• Annual salary between $170,000 and $180,000, with bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other employee benefits

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, month‑end and year‑end close, and preparation of accurate GAAP‑compliant financial statements.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, annual audits, Medicare cost reports, Form 990 reporting, internal controls, and compliance with federal, state, and nonprofit healthcare accounting requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership to support budgeting, financial planning, cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and organizational financial performance.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and enhancements to financial systems, reporting capabilities, and accounting workflows.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operational, clinical, supply chain, and technology teams to ensure accurate financial data and support informed organizational decision‑making.

• Strong technical accounting expertise, including GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience leading accounting operations within a nonprofit, healthcare, or other highly regulated and complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated success managing financial reporting, regulatory compliance, external audits, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor teams, build strong cross‑functional relationships, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with ERP or enterprise financial systems, advanced financial analysis, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting operations.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.