Impact-Driven Nonprofit Controller | Grants & Compliance

Feeding America; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health insurance (HSA)

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Feeding America in Mesa, AZ seeks a Controller to lead daily accounting operations and month-end closes, ensuring accurate financial statements and robust internal controls. The role supports the CFO with fiscal management for United Food Bank and its subsidiary, Waste Not, focusing on grants, budgets, and regulatory compliance.

The role demands non-profit accounting expertise, strong leadership, and mastery of accounting software and MS Office. On-site presence in Mesa is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of non-profit accounting experience, including restricted funds and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent leadership skills, including managing conflict, coaching/counseling, mentoring, etc.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office products and integrated warehouse, inventory, and accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, socio-economic levels, and staffing levels.
• Exhibits maturity, good judgment, and tact.
• Ability to analyze and resolve routine and complex problems.
• Ability to work in a team management environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• This is an on-site position requiring commute to Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month end financial close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reports.
• Oversee posting of monthly journal entries, reconciliation of cash and investment accounts, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Maintain subsidiary schedules of balance sheet accounts including fixed assets and prepaid expenses.
• Conduct account analysis and reconciliation including tracking and reporting of restricted funding.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank, savings, and investment accounts monthly.
• Manage the GL structure and collaborate with CFO on cost-tracking by program in the GL.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, Feeding America, and government contracting standards.
• Develop and oversee revenue recognition for government contracts and grant funding.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and implement updates as needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting food banking and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to provide budgets and reporting documentation for grants.
• Knowledge of OMB A-133 (Uniform Guidance) and audits.
• Oversee grant expenditures against budgets and allocate with program managers.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of inventory valuation postings to GL accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Feeding America in Mesa, AZ seeks a Controller to lead daily accounting operations and month-end closes, ensuring accurate financial statements and robust internal controls. The role supports the CFO with fiscal management for United Food Bank and its subsidiary, Waste Not, focusing on grants, budgets, and regulatory compliance.

The role demands non-profit accounting expertise, strong leadership, and mastery of accounting software and MS Office. On-site presence in Mesa is required.