Interim Controller

Vaco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco seeks an experienced Interim Controller (Part-Time Consultant) to support a growth-focused nonprofit with nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, and QuickBooks Online expertise. This hybrid role in Mesa, AZ offers a flexible weekly workload in a consulting capacity.

You will manage daily bookkeeping, assist with month-end closes, and collaborate with the external CPA on financial planning and budgeting initiatives for grant programs.

Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Strong grant accounting knowledge and reporting.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping, check processing, and reimbursement activities.
• Track grant expenditures, gift cards, and project spending for major foundation grants.
• Support monthly close activities including bank reconciliations and restricted net asset reporting.
• Partner with external CPA on month-end and year-end closes.
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning initiatives.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grant accounting

QuickBooks Online

Senior accounting leadership

Consulting flexibility

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Vaco has partnered with a mission-driven nonprofit organization experiencing growth and seeking additional finance continuity support. As a result, they are seeking an experienced InterimController with nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, and QuickBooks Online expertise.

Job Title: Interim Controller (Part-Time Consultant)

Location: Hybrid (Mesa, AZ)

Pay Rate: $50-$55 per hour

Project Duration: 3-6 months with potential extension

Start Date: Early November

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage daily bookkeeping, check processing, and reimbursement activities.
• Track grant expenditures, gift cards, and project spending associated with major foundation grants.
• Support monthly close activities including bank reconciliations, deferred revenue accounting, and restricted net asset reporting.
• Partner with the external CPA on month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Assistant Controller, Controller, Interim CFO, or similar senior accounting leadership experience.
• Demonstrated nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong grant accounting knowledge, including restricted funds and grant reporting.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online (QBO) proficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible consulting environment with changing weekly workload demands.