Controller (Nonprofit)

RADAR Nonprofit Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RADAR Nonprofit Solutions in New York seeks an experienced nonprofit controller to oversee financial records and support accounting staff, ensuring compliance with GAAP and grant requirements.

The role leads budgeting and forecasting, manages restricted funds, and maintains internal controls and policies while translating financial data into accessible analysis.

You will collaborate across departments to steward the organization's mission with rigorous financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce.
• GAAP knowledge.
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting; monitor budget-to-actual performance.
• Manage grant and restricted fund accounting and ensure GAAP/nonprofit compliance.
• Develop internal controls, supervise finance staff, and translate data into accessible insights.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated professional with extensive non-profit controller experience—ideally within a performing arts organization to join our team. In this role, the ideal candidate will thoughtfully oversee the organization's financial records and support our accounting personnel. You will also serve as a key steward of our mission by maintaining all procedures and controls related to the organization's financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• The Controller leads budgeting and forecasting, monitors budget-to-actual performance, manages grant and restricted fund accounting, and ensures compliance with GAAP, nonprofit standards, and audit requirements.They develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies, supervise finance staff, and translate complex financial data into accessible analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 3 - 5 years of related experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks Online, SalesForce
• GAAP knowledge
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills