Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations for a $250M+ nonprofit organization. The role leads AP, GL, and budgeting/reporting teams, manages grant allocations, and partners with leadership on financial strategy and controls.

The position directs the monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactions, with focus on audits and accounting integration post-merger. Strong nonprofit accounting background required.

Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience, including grant and program expense allocations.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly close and financial reporting process.
• Lead and mentor AP, GL, and budgeting/reporting teams.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
• Manage grant allocations, program expense allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate audit preparation and external audit support.
• Support ongoing accounting integration initiatives following a merger.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Leadership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Grant allocations

Intercompany transactions

Audits

Advanced Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ready to step into a high-impact Controller role overseeing accounting operations for a $250M+ nonprofit organization? This is a unique opportunity to lead multiple finance teams, drive accounting integration efforts, and gain broad exposure across a complex, mission-driven enterprise.

Controller

Salary: $65.00-$75.00/hour depending on experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead the accounting function for an organization with a budget exceeding $250 million.
• Gain exposure to multiple affiliates, grant-funded programs, and complex nonprofit financial operations.
• Play a key role in a large-scale accounting integration following a merger.
• Manage and develop established AP, GL, and budgeting/reporting teams.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on financial reporting and operational improvements.
• Expand your experience across audits, compliance, grants, and intercompany accounting.
• Influence accounting processes and strengthen financial controls in a highly visible role.
• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports community impact.

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Direct the monthly close and financial reporting process.
• Lead and mentor AP, GL, and budgeting/reporting teams.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
• Manage grant allocations, program expense allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate audit preparation and external audit support.
• Support ongoing accounting integration initiatives following a merger.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Nonprofit accounting experience, including grant and program expense allocations.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong month-end close and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset schedules.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookup and conditional formulas.

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