Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Location: Tampa, Florida

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting a mission-driven organization that serves communities across the Tampa Bay area.
• Partner directly with the CFO as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic financial insight and guidance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
• Own the full accounting function, including financial reporting, grant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and audit support.
• Drive organizational decision-making through financial analysis, operational insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Champion process improvements, system optimization, and internal control enhancements to strengthen financial operations and scalability.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee all aspects of nonprofit and grant accounting, including restricted funds, revenue recognition, compliance, reimbursements, and grant reporting.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing variance analysis and cash flow projections to support strategic planning.
• Direct audit preparation, Form 990 support, internal controls, and financial policy compliance to maintain a strong control environment.
• Controller will lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to deliver financial analysis, reporting, and actionable insights that drive informed business decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit and fund accounting.
• Expertise in grant accounting, restricted funds, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting staff and operations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis.