Mission-Driven Nonprofit Controller — Lead Finance & Strategy

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a mission-driven nonprofit, is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations and partner with the CFO on financial strategy and reporting. You will lead the accounting team, ensure accurate financial close, and drive process improvements across budgeting, cash management, and internal controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with executives, robust donor accounting, and strengthening financial workflows to support growth and mission impact in a Houston-based, on-site

Qualifications

• Lead and develop the accounting team with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee donation records, reconciliations, and recurring financial reporting.
• Review and approve purchase requests, accounts payable, payments and journal entries.
• Manage expense reporting and corporate card processes with compliance.
• Coordinate month-end close, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting and assist with audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contribution processing, donation records, reconciliations, and recurring financial reporting.
• Review and approve purchase requests, accounts payable transactions, payment processing, and journal entries.
• Manage expense reporting and corporate credit card processes, ensuring timely submission, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Evaluate and improve inventory management processes, maintaining accurate and reconciled balances.
• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring timely reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts and resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis for CFO review, including budget-to-actual results, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements, contribution reporting, and required banking documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial workflows.
• Partner with the CFO on annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Monitor monthly financial performance and collaborate with department leaders to manage budgets and expenditures.
• Lead annual audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors across the organization and related entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of annual 1099 reporting and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and process improvements to enhance financial operations.
• Perform additional accounting and financial responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional flexibility for organizational events or business needs outside regular hours.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Process improvement

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

CPA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Jobot, a mission-driven nonprofit, is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations and partner with the CFO on financial strategy and reporting. You will lead the accounting team, ensure accurate financial close, and drive process improvements across budgeting, cash management, and internal controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with executives, robust donor accounting, and strengthening financial workflows to support growth and mission impact in a Houston-based, on-site