Nonprofit Controller & Financial Steward

Vaco by Highspring; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a results‑oriented Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for a mission‑driven organization in the United States. You will partner with senior leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and long‑range financial modeling while managing a team of accounting professionals.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, audit coordination, and donor/grant reporting to ensure accurate, timely financial statements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience with financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-funding environments; nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, build cross-functional relationships, and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and long-range financial models.
• Develop accounting staff through coaching and oversight for growth.
• Maintain internal controls and policies to safeguard assets and improve processes.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and address findings.
• Monitor grant funding compliance, donor restrictions, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for governance and strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and automation.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a results‑oriented Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for a mission‑driven organization in the United States. You will partner with senior leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and long‑range financial modeling while managing a team of accounting professionals.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, audit coordination, and donor/grant reporting to ensure accurate, timely financial statements