Mission-Driven Controller for Nonprofit Grants & Finance

SupportWorks Housing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportWorks Housing is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance team, oversee day-to-day accounting, and ensure accurate financial reporting across government grants and restricted funds.

The role combines strategic oversight with operational leadership in a mission-driven environment, reporting to the Associate Director of Finance and guiding accounting staff toward strong internal controls and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting and general ledger management.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, and fund accounting strongly preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and federal grant compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and monthly and annual close processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses.
• Manage core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and internal policies.
• Lead grant and fund accounting activities, including tracking restricted funding and preparing required financial reports.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and support the preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Partner with organizational leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support ongoing system enhancements and optimization of financial reporting tools, including NetSuite.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

SupportWorks Housing is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance team, oversee day-to-day accounting, and ensure accurate financial reporting across government grants and restricted funds.

The role combines strategic oversight with operational leadership in a mission-driven environment, reporting to the Associate Director of Finance and guiding accounting staff toward strong internal controls and compliance.