Mission-Driven Nonprofit Controller

CFS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a growing nonprofit. You will ensure financial reporting integrity, manage internal controls, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, and advise leadership with strategic financial guidance.

The role requires leading day-to-day finance functions, ensuring grant and donor compliance, and coordinating annual audits to uphold nonprofit standards. Strong ERP skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership in a nonprofit.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and grant management preferred.
• Strong GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and finance operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Lead budgeting process and provide forecasts and variance analysis.
• Manage grant accounting and reporting to ensure donor and funding agency compliance.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and support Form 990 filings.

Skills

GAAP & nonprofit reporting

Leadership & collaboration

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting system

Job description

CFS is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a growing nonprofit. You will ensure financial reporting integrity, manage internal controls, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, and advise leadership with strategic financial guidance.

The role requires leading day-to-day finance functions, ensuring grant and donor compliance, and coordinating annual audits to uphold nonprofit standards. Strong ERP skills and leadership are essential.