Controller

Tarvos Talent LLC.; Austin (TX); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tarvos Talent LLC partners with a mission-driven nonprofit in Austin, TX to identify a Controller for a hybrid leadership role (2–3 days in office). You will work closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial infrastructure and enable scalable growth.

Responsibilities include leading month-end close, managing AP/AR, GAAP-compliant reporting, audit coordination, Form 990 filings, donor compliance, and implementing efficient controls and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 4+ years in controller or senior leadership role.
• Strong nonprofit fund accounting experience.
• Experience with annual audits, Form 990 filings, and grant compliance.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit reporting standards.
• Experience with accounting system implementations or migrations.
• Leadership and project management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, reconciliations, and collections.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and fund accounting processes.
• Partner with executive leadership on reporting, analysis, and strategy.
• Prepare financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage Form 990 filings and grant compliance.
• Ensure compliance with grant restrictions and internal controls.
• Oversee investment and reserve account reconciliations.
• Document procedures and drive automation and scalable controls.
• Participate in board and committee reporting.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Auditing coordination

GAAP knowledge

Donor reporting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Outils

MIP Fund Accounting

Description du poste

Tarvos Talent is partnering with a respected and mission-driven nonprofit organization in Austin, TX to identify a Controller for this hybrid (2/3 days in office) leadership opportunity. This role offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership, drive meaningful process improvements, and help build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, cash management, reconciliations, and collections
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and fund accounting processes
• Partner with executive leadership on financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Prepare financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and cash flow forecasts
• Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors
• Manage Form 990 preparation and regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, donor restrictions, and internal controls
• Oversee investment and reserve account reconciliations
• Administer and optimize accounting systems while identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Document procedures and implement scalable financial controls to support future growth
• Participate in board and committee reporting as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 4+ years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong nonprofit fund accounting experience required
• Experience managing annual audits, Form 990 filings, and grant compliance
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards
• Experience with fund accounting software such as MIP or similar platforms
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with accounting system implementations, upgrades, or migrations preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Proven ability to build processes and improve financial operations in a growing organization
• Experience within nonprofit, arts, education, healthcare, or other mission-driven organizations is a plus