Controller- Non Profit Experience

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth

Annual bonus

Health, Dental, Vision & 401k match

Transit & Medical FSAs

Job summary

Charter School Business Management is seeking a fully remote Nonprofit Controller to oversee the finances of a portfolio of charter school and nonprofit clients. The role emphasizes accrual and cash-based accounting, client consulting, and collaboration with audit firms.

The candidate brings 8+ years in accounting/financial management, experience managing teams, and a background in nonprofit or education-related organizations. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting, financial reporting, and financial management experience.
• 3+ years prior experience managing and prioritizing the work of direct reports or project team members.
• Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is required.
• Prior experience working in a school or socially responsible organization is required.
• Prior management of multiple projects and clients is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Anybill.com, QuickBooks, Intacct, FundEZ, or similar accounting software, Payroll Management Software (ADP, Paychex, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Act as nonprofit controller for a portfolio of clients, including charter schools and nonprofits.
• Oversee accounting, finance, team performance, and client consulting activities.
• Manage multiple clients virtually and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with auditors and oversee audit packages.
• Present financial results and recommendations to client leadership and boards.

Skills

Accounting

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Anybill

QuickBooks

Intacct

FundEZ

ADP/Paychex payroll software

Job description

the company is headquartered in NYC; this position is REMOTE.We operate in FL, NC, NJ, NY and TX.

Why Join Us?AtCSBM/FOREsight, we believe in the power of finance to drive change! We partner with mission-driven nonprofits—independent schools, after-school programs, and social service organizations to provide top-tier accounting and financial services.

the company: Charter School Business Managementbelieves every child deserves a quality education. Recognizing the potential of the charter school movement to remedy our country’s educational inequalities, we are dedicated to empowering the charter sector with financial education, services, and resources. Our clients work tirelessly to provide great opportunities for the students they serve, and we are committed to helping them succeed!

What You’ll Love About Working Here:

• Afully remoterole with a dynamic, entrepreneurial team.
• Work withmultiple clientsmaking a real impact in education.
• A culture that valuescollaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

The Nonprofit Controller will be assigned to work with a variety of clients from both charter schools and non-profit organizations. Therole serves as theNonprofit Controllerand external client lead and requiresstrong communication skills, project management skills, knowledge of accrual and cash-based accounting, and the ability to partner with key stakeholders. The Nonprofit Controlleroversees all aspects of the finances for a portfolio of clients. In this consulting role, the Nonprofit Controller regularly exercises independent judgment on client financial matters.Although the scope of work is different for every client, the Nonprofit Controller will be responsible for Accounting, Finance, Team Performance, and Client Consulting activities as well as Controller-level tasks, and other tasks and duties outlined below.

Accounting/ Audit

• Act as a liaison between client and audit firm
• Oversee preparation of audit packages
• Perform quality review and finalize audit packages before release
• Implement audit findings.

Finance

• Analysis and Reporting
• Review and finalize annual budget and recommendations
• Review and finalize financial reports.

Team Performance

• Ensure deliverables are executed to the scope of work.
• Manage staffing needs for client portfolio.
• Serve as the point of escalation and resolution for the client team.
• Escalate changes in organizational leadership, the scope of work, and financial trends to the department leadership.

Client Consulting

• Manage multiple clients virtually.
• Engage and consult with client leadership on financial strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor and track financial goals for trends.
• Present results of the financial analysis and make recommendations to client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Participate and present at Board meetings.
• Serve as the point of escalation and resolution for managers on services and delivery issues.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of accounting, financial reporting, and financial management experience.
• 3+ years prior experience managing and prioritizing the work of direct reports or project team members.
• Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is required.
• Prior experience working in a school or socially responsible organization is required.
• Prior management of multiple projects and clients is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Anybill.com, QuickBooks, Intacct, FundEZ, or similar accounting software, Payroll Management Software (ADP, Paychex, or similar)

What We Offer

• Career Growth – Work with industry leaders & expand your expertise.
• Competitive Compensation – Including a discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision & 401k Match.
• Transit & Medical FSAs – Save money on essential expenses.
• 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in our operating states!

Location: Remote (Operating in CO, DE, FL, IL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA)

At the company/FOREsight, we champion diversity, inclusion, and innovation. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary: 95K-105K