Controller

StevenDouglas; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas has been engaged to identify a Controller for a well-established nonprofit in South Florida. This role reports to senior leadership and oversees financial reporting, audit/compliance, and the development of a growing accounting team. Location is Fort Lauderdale with onsite first 90 days and hybrid thereafter.

The compensation range is $120,000 to $150,000 with comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes partnering with leadership, communicating results to stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• 7 years of nonprofit finance or accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business (preferred).
• CPA license or CPA candidate within 1 year of completion (preferred).
• 5 years of federal, state and local government grant funding experience.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, QuickBooks Non-Profit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions: ledgers, AP, AR, payroll, and banking.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Monitor cash flow across funding sources.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting in collaboration with CAO.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership and board.
• Manage annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff and review work.
• Improve financial systems and reporting capabilities.
• Define departmental procedures and workflows.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Strategic partnership

Financial reporting

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business

CPA license or CPA candidate within 1 year

Tools

Sage Intacct

MIP Fund Accounting

QuickBooks Non-Profit

Job description

StevenDouglas has been exclusively engaged to identify a Controller for a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization in South Florida. This is a position reporting directly to senior leadership, with responsibility for financial reporting, audit and compliance, and the development of a capable, growing accounting team.

This role offers meaningful long-term growth potential. The organization is looking for a finance leader who wants to grow beyond the traditional Controller seat, someone who enjoys partnering with leadership, communicating financial results to a range of stakeholders, and mentoring the people around them. In return, the opportunity offers broad exposure across the organization, a stable and collaborative culture with very low turnover, and an excellent benefits package.

Candidates with nonprofit experience, particularly in organizations that manage government funding, are encouraged to apply.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, onsite first 90 days, hybrid after introductory period

Compensation: 120k - 150k

Accounting and Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking
• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintains and enforces internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
• Monitors cash flow and manages expenditures across funding sources

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Leads expenditure projections and financial forecasting
• Supports development of annual budgets in collaboration with the Chief Administrative Officer
• Analyzes financial data to identify variances, trends, and risks
• Prepares financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and governing board

Compliance and Audit

• Manages the annual audit process and serves as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and funding requirements
• Monitors and enforce adherence to grant and contract requirements
• Serves as a primary point of contact for funding agencies and government entities

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervises and develops accounting staff
• Assigns and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Establishes and maintains effective departmental procedures and workflows

Systems and Process Improvement

• Evaluates and improves financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
• Implement technology solutions to enhance efficiency and data integrity
• Identifies and implements process improvements related to financial operations
• Performs related duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises a staff of 3–5 directly, and 5-7 indirectly.

Requirements:

• 7 years of non-profit finance or accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business, preferred
• CPA license or CPA candidate within 1 year of completion, preferred.
• 5 years of federal, state and local government grant funding experience.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, MIP Fund Accounting, QuickBooks Non-Profit, etc.).