Controller - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - Full-Time or Part-Time

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work recognition

mission-driven purpose

hybrid work environment

competitive compensation

paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer–%

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a part-time Controller to oversee outsourced accounting for nonprofit clients, guiding financial operations and strategic reporting.

You will partner with client staff and boards to drive stronger controls, budgeting, and grants management, blending hands-on accounting with advisory leadership in a hybrid work environment. You will work across virtual and on-site settings, shaping client financial stewardship and performance while supporting growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-7+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a remote environment preferred.
• CPA certification a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple nonprofit clients.
• Transform client financial departments to support their mission.
• Prepare financial reporting for management and Board decisions.
• Recommend and implement improvements in accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance.
• Manage transactional activities: A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close.
• Conduct analysis, data visualization, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee grant management, allocations, and funder reporting.
• Prepare for and manage annual audits.
• Provide client and staff training opportunities

Skills

Client-facing communication

Self-motivation

Strong organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Multiple GL packages

Electronic bill pay systems

Job description

Controller - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - Full-Time or Part-Time

In this Part-Time Controller role, you oversee outsourced accounting for multiple nonprofit clients, guiding financial operations and strategic reporting. You'll partner with client staff and boards to drive stronger controls, budgeting, and grants management. The position blends hands-on accounting with advisory leadership, and supports growth within a mission-driven, hybrid work environment. You'll work across virtual and on-site settings, shaping client financial stewardship and performance.

Compensation / Benefits

• Best Place to Work recognition
• mission-driven purpose
• hybrid work environment
• competitive compensation
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Responsibilities

• Serve as outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple nonprofit clients
• Transform client financial departments to support their mission
• Prepare financial reporting for management and Board decisions
• Recommend and implement improvements in accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance
• Manage transactional activities: A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close
• Conduct analysis, data visualization, budgeting, and forecasting
• Oversee grant management, allocations, and funder reporting
• Prepare for and manage annual audits
• Provide client and staff training opportunities

Key requirements

• Passion for nonprofit organizations
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in a remote environment preferred
• Ability to manage and lead multiple clients independently and responsively
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with multiple GL packages, especially QuickBooks, and electronic bill pay systems
• Non-profit accounting, public accounting, or consulting experience a plus
• CPA certification a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Availability to work during normal business hours for part-time positions

• client-facing communication
• self-motivation and independence
• strong organization and multi-client management
• Microsoft Excel
• QuickBooks
• multiple GL packages