Controller - Team OKC

Oklahoma City Chamber Of Commerce; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Team OKC seeks a Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the Olympic Games project in Oklahoma City. You will manage close processes, grant accounting, and compliance while partnering with leadership and external auditors.

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and nonprofit accounting experience; CPA preferred. Advanced Excel and strong communication skills are essential in this highly organized, detail-oriented role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Controller, accounting manager, or senior accounting experience required, including financial reporting, reconciliations, close processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with nonprofit financial reporting, restricted funds, grant accounting, grant compliance, and grant documentation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit schedules, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, nonprofit compliance, and audit preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team OKC’s accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Oversee nonprofit accounting, restricted fund tracking, grant budgets, allowable cost documentation, reimbursement support, and grant-related financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls over cash, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting, revenue recognition, restricted funds, grant activity, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, variance analysis, cash flow updates, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate actuals, historical trends, grant and restricted fund information, and variance explanations.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems.
• Must possess excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

General Ledger

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Grant Accounting

Nonprofit Accounting

Communication Skills

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73102Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: FinanceIn 2028, the Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to the United States, and Team OKC will play a vital role in that global moment. As the organization responsible for delivering Canoe Slalom and Softball competitions in Oklahoma City, Team OKC will showcase the innovation, hospitality, and spirit of the American people while creating an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike. Delivering the Olympic Games is a team effort one that requires creativity, collaboration, and exceptional leadership to bring the vision to life.

The Controller will lead Team OKC’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, grant accounting, and financial compliance functions to support successful delivery of the Games in Oklahoma City. Reporting to the President of Team OKC, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close and reconciliation processes, supporting budgeting and forecasting, preparing financial reports, and ensuring strong stewardship of organizational, restricted, and grant-funded resources. This role will work closely with Team OKC leadership, functional areas, grant administrators, external auditors, and finance partners to ensure timely reporting, audit readiness, compliance with applicable requirements, and reliable financial information for decision-making.

• Lead Team OKC’s accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Oversee nonprofit accounting, restricted fund tracking, grant budgets, allowable cost documentation, reimbursement support, and grant-related financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls over cash, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting, revenue recognition, restricted funds, grant activity, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, variance analysis, cash flow updates, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate actuals, historical trends, grant and restricted fund information, and variance explanations.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems.
• Must possess excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent accounting credential preferred.
• Controller, accounting manager, or senior accounting experience required, including responsibility for financial reporting, reconciliations, close processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with nonprofit financial reporting, restricted funds, grant accounting, grant compliance, and grant documentation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit schedules, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, accounting best practices, internal controls, nonprofit compliance, and audit preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty pounds.